Program Controller Manager

Core One; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One seeks a Program Control Manager to lead forecasting, labor planning, profitability analysis, and reporting for government contracts. You will drive data-driven decisions and guide process improvements, with accountability for pricing guidance and program performance.

Collaborate with Contracts, Security, HR, and Program Managers, develop standardized tools and dashboards, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with FAR and contract pricing principles; Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business administration.
• 5–7 years in financial planning, program control, or government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and government pricing principles.
• Experience with CPFF, CPAF, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own the program control function including forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Program control leadership

Forecasting

Labor planning

Profitability analysis

Pricing support

Data-driven decision making

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities:

The Program Control Manager is responsible for leading the Company’s program control function, including financial forecasting, labor planning, profitability analysis, program performance reporting, and government contract pricing. This position establishes and continuously improves the processes, tools, and reporting that enable effective program execution and informed business decision-making. The incumbent exercises independent judgement, develops departmental priorities, manages assigned resources, and provides leadership with recommendations and escalation only when matters exceed established authority or present material business risk.

• Own the Company’s Program Control function, including forecasting, labor planning, financial reporting, profitability analysis, pricing support, and program performance management.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve program control policies, forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting standards, and business processes that support effective program execution and corporate decision-making.
• Partner with Program Managers to monitor financial performance, including revenue, labor, funding, backlog, cost-to-complete, profitability and forecast accuracy; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve workforce planning models, labor forecasts, utilization metrics, and staffing projections to support contract execution, hiring decisions, and corporate growth objectives.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Security, Human Resources, and Program Managers to identify and mitigate financial, staffing, contractual, and operational risks affecting program performance, providing leadership with actionable recommendations.
• Lead pricing support for new business opportunities, including labor modeling, indirect cost application, cost volume development, profitability analysis, pricing strategy, and proposal financial reviews.
• Develop and maintain standardized tools, dashboards, and analytical models that improve visibility into program performance and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Program Control personnel, including workload management, quality assurance, performance feedback, professional development, succession planning, and delegation of responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, program control, government contract pricing, corporate finance, or related financial management functions within a government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of FAR, government contract pricing principles, indirect rate structures, cost accounting concepts, and financial management practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting CPFF, CPAF, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ contract types.
• Experience developing cost volumes, pricing models, and labor rate strategies for competitive federal procurements.
• Experience developing workforce planning models, utilization metrics, staffing forecasts, and labor allocation strategies.
• Ability to analyze financial data, track key performance indicators, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a very strong aptitude in Microsoft Excel.

Security Clearance:

• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

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