Program Control Manager

Inuplands; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Program Control Manager to oversee the financial and scheduling aspects of multiple programs. The role can be performed remotely within the United States and requires extensive experience with government contracting and Earned Value Management.

You will lead planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with finance, contracts, and program management to drive accurate financial performance and timely decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, or government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of ROS, ROC, AOP, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.
• Ability to manage projects using Earned Value Management and scheduling methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day internal business and financial functions for multiple programs.
• Interface with program managers, finance, contracts, and external customers daily.
• Mentor junior staff and train team members on program deliverables.
• Support cash flow improvements with detailed invoice backup reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Organization

Multi-tasking

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Program Control Manager

Job ID: 2615982
Location: Remote Work, VA, United States
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2026
Category: Business Management
Subcategory: Program Control
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
Benefits: Click here

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Program Control Manager who supports our Civilian Business Group. This position can be worked remotely within the United States.

This position requires proven experience across project planning and control and variance analysis with a background in Federal procurement. Experience in financial planning and analysis is required. Candidate should be familiar with multiple program types (CPAF, CPFF, LOE, FPLOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, etc.) with varying degree of complexities. Candidate should have experience managing a team and enjoy mentoring and training junior staff.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day internal business & financial functions of multiple programs and assist the Program Management team with implementation of long-range financial goals and objectives
• Interface with program managers, SAIC’s finance, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, and procurement organizations, as well as external customers on a daily basis to address operational issues in a timely and effective manner
• Manager should have the ability to complete and/or train junior staff with level of detail required for program deliverables
• Support cash flow improvement initiatives by maintaining detailed, complex invoice backup reports that drive customer invoice approvals
• Prepare and distribute financial information and analysis within required deadlines and ensure that the information provided is concise, relevant, and understandable to assist program management and operation leadership in making intelligent business decisions
• Support development of Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, monthly latest revised estimates (LREs), and Estimates At Complete (EACs)
• Participate in the development of budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs and perform financial analysis on funding profiles and program financial variances
• Conducts cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis
• Submit and maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; monitoring subcontractor’s cost and review/approve of invoices
• Review and support Request for Proposals (RFPs), prepare pricing models and cost analysis
• Establish, maintain, and manage the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline, ensuring alignment between scope, schedule, and cost.
• Analyze cost and schedule performance, including CPI, SPI, variance trends, forecasts, and root cause/corrective action recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a Finance or Accounting discipline with fifteen (15) years or more of relevant experience

Required Experience:

• Experience in providing financial tracking and support for the government customer in areas of Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting- Demonstrate the ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate into management level reports
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles
• Complete understanding of financial analysis such as ROS, ROC, annual operating plans, accounts receivable, and revenue & profit forecasts, as well as an understanding of the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing
• Can make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures accounting principles
• Well versed in the entire life cycle of a program from proposal development through contract close out
• Ability to balance long-term thinking with short-term execution
• Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to perform effectively with competing deadlines
• Proven experience managing projects that utilize Earned Value Management and formal scheduling methods.
• Strong proficiency with project scheduling tools (Microsoft Project)
• Proficient in MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skillset
• Ability to prioritize and work without supervision, be persistent in follow-through
• Must be able to multi-task and support program with efficiency and accuracy
• This position requires US Citizenship

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit newsroom.