Senior Program Cost Controls Specialist (EVM) – DoD Clearance

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Goleta, CA is seeking a senior financial professional to partner with operations and program offices on production, development, and depot contracts. This role manages multi-program finances, supports startup activities, and performs EVM-based cost/schedule control.

You will prepare weekly/monthly forecasts, analyze EACs, and coordinate with teams across time zones. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing financial analysis and reviewing financial data.
• Experience preparing financial reports and summarizing financial analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations and Program Office teams to support production, development, and depot contract execution.
• Manage financial activities for multiple programs within a portfolio.
• Support program startup, maintenance, and financial activities including intercompany transfer processing, project setup, and NWA management.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) cost and schedule control activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including LRE development and financial variance analysis.
• Support IPT coordination, development, and delivery of monthly financial forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs), including cost analysis, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and internal customers across multiple locations and time zones.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP financial tools

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Goleta, CA is seeking a senior financial professional to partner with operations and program offices on production, development, and depot contracts. This role manages multi-program finances, supports startup activities, and performs EVM-based cost/schedule control.

You will prepare weekly/monthly forecasts, analyze EACs, and coordinate with teams across time zones. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.