Senior DoD Program Control & EVMS Lead

GRVTY; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstrat, a GRVTY company, seeks a seasoned Program Control Specialist V to lead financial operations on a high-visibility DoD program in Sterling, VA. With 12+ years in program control, you will own EVM authority, develop forecasts, and guide certifications from non-EVMS to full EVMS implementation.

You will collaborate with PMs, Deputy PM, Scheduler, IPTs, and Risk team to align cost, schedule, and risk, mentor junior analysts, and deliver compliant, actionable reporting in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of direct program control and financial analysis experience on major defense programs.
• Extensive experience managing FFP, Cost-Plus, and T&M contracts within the DoD domain.
• Advanced proficiency in EVM tools (Cobra, Deltek MPM) and MS Excel; IMS alignment.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced, high-stakes program environment with strong communication.
• Proven track record implementing full EVMS compliance and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee life-cycle program finances, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across contract vehicles.
• Partner with PMs, Deputy PM, Scheduler, IPT Leads, and Risk team to align cost, schedule, and risk mitigation.
• Guide junior Program Control Analysts to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Integrate forecasts with risk management frameworks to perform EAC and ETC assessments.
• Prepare for and lead transition from no-EVMS to full EVMS implementation and certification; maintain EVM baselines and variance analyses.

Skills

EVMS expertise

DoD programs

Cobra

Deltek MPM

MS Excel

Financial analysis

Tools

Cobra

Deltek MPM

MS Excel

Job description

Northstrat, a GRVTY company, seeks a seasoned Program Control Specialist V to lead financial operations on a high-visibility DoD program in Sterling, VA. With 12+ years in program control, you will own EVM authority, develop forecasts, and guide certifications from non-EVMS to full EVMS implementation.

You will collaborate with PMs, Deputy PM, Scheduler, IPTs, and Risk team to align cost, schedule, and risk, mentor junior analysts, and deliver compliant, actionable reporting in a fast-paced