Senior Program Finance Leader — EVMS & EAC Expert

Mercury Systems; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Program Analyst in Chantilly, VA, to drive data‑driven analytics for program performance, planning, and control. You will interact with business units, program staff, and FP&A to address EAC, forecasts, backlog, and unbilled analysis on supported programs.

The role requires strong EVMS experience, cost management, data analysis, and exceptional collaboration with PMO and leadership. DoD security clearance is required for US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and EVMS software.
• Experience in cost management, finance management, or pricing & estimating.
• Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines.
• Experience with financial analysis and/or cost analysis reporting.
• Strong PC skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data, and strong critical thinking skills.
• The ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, revenue, Operating Margin (OM), Cash, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, estimate-at-complete (EAC) maintenance, program control, and ad hoc analyses and reporting.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance, including cost/schedule/technical integration
• Generate monthly CDRLs to the customer including IPMDAR & CSDR reporting.
• Setting up and maintaining cost control system; monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Partner with the Program Manager to create and influence the baselining of programs and EAC workbooks
• Incorporate Earned Value Management methodology in the support of Program Financial analysis to support performance measurement and EAC/ETC analysis
• Support the PMO in the Variance Analysis Reporting (VAR) process.
• Working with PMO to prepare budgets and schedules and forecasts for contract work and perform and/or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial analysis, monitor trends, and be able to accurately interpret the results in support of Program Management
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Performing monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays
• Prepare and monitor EAC workbooks for percent of completion
• Preparing and managing monthly business forecasts to give rise to business unit revenue, margin, and cash forecasts
• Identify and understand the impact of variances to the quarterly forecasts and annual plan
• Supporting program PMR reporting synchronized with enterprise and program business rhythms and requirements.
• Effectively communicating with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics, and deliverables.
• Participating in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing with peers.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Data analysis

Financial forecasting

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Program Analyst in Chantilly, VA, to drive data‑driven analytics for program performance, planning, and control. You will interact with business units, program staff, and FP&A to address EAC, forecasts, backlog, and unbilled analysis on supported programs.

The role requires strong EVMS experience, cost management, data analysis, and exceptional collaboration with PMO and leadership. DoD security clearance is required for US citizenship.