Program Controller

JHNA; Patuxent Highland (MD); Remote; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Program Controller for the Defense Technology platform. You will conduct financial research and analysis to support programmatic financial execution and contract compliance across assigned programs, using JAMIS/Costpoint for cost tracking and labor planning.

You will collaborate with Program Managers, prepare ETC/EAC forecasts, maintain contractual records, and help drive continuous improvement in finance and contracts processes, ensuring timely, accurate reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance preferred with 3-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret financial data and trends.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, including ETC/EAC.
• Experience with FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contracts.
• Experience with JAMIS/Costpoint for labor planning and cost tracking.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Organized with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Support JAMIS/Costpoint ERP system administration and labor planning.
• Maintain contract documentation and processing of modifications.
• Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support QA and compliance by validating data and contractual deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, data organization, and knowledge management.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct financial forecasting and driver-based labor forecasting.
• Ensure contractual deliverables meet customer satisfaction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Contract knowledge

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

JAMIS/Costpoint

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

Overview

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Remote

As a Program Controller, you will be responsible for conducting financial research and analysis to support programmatic financial execution and contract compliance across assigned programs. You will analyze project budgets, monitor the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (JAMIS/Costpoint), and track cost, funding, and labor data to ensure alignment with contractual and project requirements across FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract types.

In this role, you will build a broad skill set in financial management, program-level financial reporting, and knowledge management. You will collaborate with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights on funding availability, burn rates, and ETC/EAC status, and will support the enhancement of operational and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining accurate contractual records, supporting the drafting and processing of contract modifications as needed, managing staffing and labor category (LCAT) updates within the ERP system, and ensuring precise labor planning and driver-based forecasting for assigned programs.

• Support the administration and optimization of the JAMIS/Costpoint ERP system, including labor planning, project setup, timesheet and expense approvals, and data reconciliation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation and repositories, including supporting the drafting and processing of contract modifications as needed, ensuring compliance with internal processes and customer requirements
• Identify process gaps, document new procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across finance and contracts functions
• Contribute to quality assurance and compliance efforts by validating data, ensuring adherence to policies, and supporting contractual deliverables
• Perform administrative and coordination tasks as needed, including meeting scheduling, data organization, and knowledge management support
• Demonstrate a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Conduct financial forecasting, including ETC/EAC development and driver-based labor forecasting, and interpret trends to support decision‑making
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
• Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's (or equivalent) in Business/Finance preferred with 3 - 7 years of relevant experience

• Exceptional analytical ability to interpret financial data and trends
• Solid knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, including ETC/EAC development
• Working knowledge of FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract structures
• Experience with ERP systems (JAMIS/Costpoint preferred) for labor planning, project setup, and cost tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Effective working both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and minimal oversight in a changing, developing organizational environment
• Skilled in prioritization and meeting tight deadlines
• Clear communicator with adept problem-solving capabilities
• Highly organized with excellent time management
• Quick to learn new systems and processes

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• NCMA or CCMA Certification
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Both Costpoint and JAMIS ERP systems
• Working knowledge of government contracts and financial regulations
• (e.g., FAR/DFARS)
• Demonstrated interest in government contracting or financial management, with an eye toward long-term program or portfolio finance growth

$71,000 - $105,000 a yearThere are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.