Program Control Manager
About The Position
Groundswell is seeking a Program Control Manager to join the Business Management leadership team at our McLean, Virginia location. The Program Control Manager will lead, supervise, and train a team of cost analysts responsible for funding analysis, program financial analysis, developing Estimates at Complete, proposal activities, internal and external audits, contract deliverables and ad-hoc requests. This role is fast paced and demanding and will require a high level of work ethic and strategic adaptability. The Manager is also responsible for providing functional oversight of the Cost Management department, including engagement, staffing, and employee development. This leader will also work with the finance team on the implementation of new and/or automated tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of work products. This role is also responsible developing employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including: performance tracking implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis, and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting. Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability, and team performance and ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of Finance/Cost/Business Management experience OR a Master's Degree with 5 years of Finance/Cost/Business Management experience
- Extensive knowledge of program execution for cost and compliance
- Strong finance background supporting large complex programs
- Previous experience managing Program Control Analysts
- Must be local to the DC Metro Area
- Requires being onsite in our McLean, VA office 3 days per week
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Deltek/Costpoint strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and train a team of cost analysts
- Responsible for funding analysis, program financial analysis, developing Estimates at Complete, proposal activities, internal and external audits, contract deliverables and ad-hoc requests
- Provide functional oversight of the Cost Management department, including engagement, staffing, and employee development
- Work with the finance team on the implementation of new and/or automated tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of work products
- Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities
- Performance tracking implementation and analysis
- Support and guidance to PMs
- Analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports
- Development, analysis, and review of EACs
- Variance analysis research and reporting
- Focus team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability, and team performance
- Ensure team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site gym and childcare option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
