Program Finance Manager – Defense Shipbuilding

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA's Shipbuilding team is seeking a Manager, Program Finance to support financial management of HDUSA's contracted programs, including cost management, EAC analysis, and the financial design of the subcontracting structure as new programs move from bid to execution.

Responsibilities include tracking program performance against budget, flagging risks, supporting EVM reporting, coordinating with FP&A and contracts, and guiding the transition from bid readiness to execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program/contract finance experience in a government contracting environment.
• Experience with EAC processes, FFP, FPI, CPFF, and other government contract types, and program cost/schedule performance analysis.
• Experience supporting external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding or other complex DoD acquisition programs a strong plus.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support EAC governance and contract cost management for HDUSA's shipbuilding programs, including new Navy shipbuilding contracts as they are awarded.
• Track program financial performance against budget/estimate, flagging risks and variances to program and finance leadership.
• Support the financial design and ongoing management of the subcontracting structure between affiliated shipyard entities, including cost pass-through, margin allocation, and contract risk.
• Assist with FFP/FPI contract cost analysis and support contract negotiations from a cost/pricing perspective.
• Support external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, including program financial metrics tied to cost and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with Contract Compliance & Pricing, FP&A, and affiliate shipyard program teams to ensure consistent cost data and reporting.
• Help transition programs from bid/compliance readiness into execution-stage cost management as new contract awards are finalized.

Skills

EAC processes

Cost/schedule performance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

EVM reporting

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA's Shipbuilding team is seeking a Manager, Program Finance to support financial management of HDUSA's contracted programs, including cost management, EAC analysis, and the financial design of the subcontracting structure as new programs move from bid to execution.

Responsibilities include tracking program performance against budget, flagging risks, supporting EVM reporting, coordinating with FP&A and contracts, and guiding the transition from bid readiness to execution.