Lead Program Control Manager (Pgm Cost Control Analyst 5)

HII's Mission Technologies division • Virginia Beach, VA

5d • $109,837 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Lead Program Control Manager in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Reporting directly to the Program Control Manager, this role leads and mentors a team of Project Controllers and provides strategic oversight of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for projects with varying contract types, sizes, complexity, and risk. The position is a key member of assigned program teams, serving as a financial leader who works with Program Managers and Operations Directors to define goals and objectives and recommend actions to improve progress and performance. The role interfaces with program and project managers, senior technical staff, Contracts, Finance, Accounts Receivable, subcontract management, and Procurement. A hybrid work schedule is authorized.

The position combines team leadership and technical program-controls support. It establishes and maintains cost-control systems, monitors project cost and schedule performance, supports budgets and forecasts, manages funding and contract changes, and produces financial analyses and reporting. The role ensures performance and financial management comply with applicable contract terms, government requirements, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR, and company policies. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. The posted anticipated salary range is $109,837 to $155,000.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 13 or more years with a master’s degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 19 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams, with strong analytical skills and a forward-thinking, strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite, and working knowledge of relevant financial and project-management software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and positive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with CostPoint and Cognos.
• Proven experience leading and managing project-control professionals, including mentorship, delegation, and performance development.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing program control team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Controllers, aligning their work with program goals and supporting their professional growth.
• Apply advanced data analytics and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Step in to support program-controls execution when needed.
• Establish and maintain cost-control systems for contracts requiring validated cost and schedule controls.
• Monitor project costs and schedules for compliance with negotiated terms and government guidelines.
• Develop contract-work budgets and schedules; support funding profiles, sales forecasts, and variance assessments.
• Create program plans aligned with contract requirements and statements of work.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and identify and mitigate cost and timeline risks.
• Track expenditures, prepare funding projections, submit timely funding requests, and provide detailed funding-status updates.
• Integrate contractual changes into control systems and maintain accurate cost and schedule baselines.
• Provide cost, schedule, and funding analysis to Program Managers, including WBS, BOEs, and time-phased budget development.
• Assist with project setup in accordance with contract terms and requirements.
• Prepare and submit Estimates at Completion (EAC) by required deadlines and ensure program revenue and profit align with EAC projections.
• Identify risks and opportunities and collaborate with Program Managers, Contracts, Procurement, and Finance to resolve issues.
• Review contract modifications and advise program teams about potential impacts.
• Perform analytical reviews and arithmetic checks of cost reports; deliver variance analyses and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial deliverables for Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses for the PMO and other stakeholders.
• Support billing and accounts receivable processes and resolve unbilled issues with Finance, Contracts, and PMO.
• Assist with recording subcontractor and vendor accruals in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR, and company policies related to contract performance and financial management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan options and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Competitive benefits and educational and training programs for career growth.
• Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior