Lead, Program Finance

Job Title: Lead, Program Finance
Job Code:  39558
Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Sector is seeking a Finance Lead to support a large portfolio within the Information Dominance Group (IDG). Candidate will work as a key business partner to Program Managers and functional teams to establish and maintain the program’s financial plan, perform analyses, and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed financial analysis that provide insight into cost and schedule health on a program to ensure financial objectives are met. Interprets performance data on a weekly and monthly basis with the goal of providing early indicators of program health. Monitors program adherence to approved budget. Responsible for monthly financial forecasting and long-range planning of their respective programs, focusing on Orders, Revenue, Profit and Cash Flow.

Essential Functions:

• Works to achieve program operational targets to impact overall division results.


• Communicates with program management and cross-functional teammates to explain and interpret information.


• Supports development and maintenance of program IMS and budget.


• Leads program financial processes: EVMS, CDRL preparation, and financial forecasting.


• Creates process flows and training documents for EVMS, financial forecasting, CDRL reporting and EAC processes.


• Responsible for advising program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices.


• Ultimate ownership of the team’s execution of program finance deliverables; inclusive of EVMS, CDRL’s, ERP system management, financial forecasting, and process improvement objectives.


• Providing support from a process and EVMS perspective for audits and other financial activities.


• Trains, oversees, supports and develops PFA, PMO and functional staff as needed (specifically from an Earned Value perspective to ensure we are consistent across the Division and amongst other divisions).


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


• Minimum 2 years experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS).


• Minimum 2 years experience in Program Controls.


• Minimum 1 year experience in team leadership.


• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Attention to detail and ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities.


• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment.


• Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management, EVMS certification is a plus.


• Experience with creating financial forecasts.


• Proficiency with a financial ERP system, such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or SAP.


• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.


• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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