Program Cntrl Anst Sr Prin

BAE Systems • Radford, VA

5d • $97,157 - $165,167 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Cost Controls Manager is responsible for financial planning and support for Modernization programs at Kingsport, Tennessee, and Radford, Virginia. The role establishes and manages cost baselines, develops financial forecasts, and applies Earned Value Management (EVM) to help ensure programs remain financially viable and compliant with corporate and customer requirements. The manager is a key member of Integrated Project Teams. The position is onsite in Kingsport, Tennessee, with periodic travel to facilities in Radford, Virginia as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and 8 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree in one of these fields and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cost engineering or project financial control, specifically in large-scale defense or complex engineering environments.
• Advanced data analysis and financial modeling skills in Excel and Power BI.
• Ability to translate complex project data into clear financial forecasts and risks.
• Methodical approach to auditing costs and identifying root causes of budget variances.
• Ability to hold technical teams accountable for spending and challenge inaccurate forecasts.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• CCP or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project cost baselines, ensuring work packages are accurately budgeted.
• Maintain the change management process for each project and communicate approved budget modifications.
• Monitor actual costs against budgeted costs to identify trends and prevent overruns.
• Develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis to explain differences between actual spending and planned budgets.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) processes to measure project performance.
• Generate and interpret EVM curves (S-curves) to report cost trends and projections.
• Ensure cost reporting adheres to BAE Systems internal financial controls and external regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate charging, accruals, and resource costing.

What This Job Offers

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