Sr. Program Finance Specialist

McCulloh Consulting•Herndon, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

McCulloh Consulting is hiring for a Senior Program Finance Specialist opportunity in Herndon, Virginia. Herndon sits in one of the most active aerospace, defense, intelligence, and technology corridors in the country. Located in Fairfax County, near Washington Dulles International Airport and the greater Washington, DC region, Herndon offers strong access to federal customers, defense contractors, technology employers, and major program environments. The town is also part of the Dulles Technology Corridor and is positioned near the Silver Line, Dulles Airport, Reston, Tysons, and Washington, DC. This is a strong opportunity for a program finance professional who understands defense program financials, Earned Value Management, forecasting, variance analysis, SAP, Cobra, and financial reporting for complex government or aerospace/defense programs. The Senior Program Finance Specialist will support complex programs through financial forecasting, Earned Value Management, budget maintenance, variance analysis, reporting, audit support, and program financial controls. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to program performance, partnering with internal teams, protecting data integrity, and helping leadership understand where programs stand financially. You will be working in a fast-paced program environment where accuracy, communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities are critical.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field
6+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years with a graduate degree, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Defense industry program finance experience strongly preferred
Earned Value Management experience required
Experience with Cobra and SAP
Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, risk management, financial management, work breakdown structures, change management, cost estimating, configuration management, operations, procurement, and program controls
Familiarity with defense contracting environments and government program reporting
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-moving environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance if required

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred
PMP, EVMP, or similar certification preferred
Experience managing financials for a highly visible program
Knowledge of government contracts, funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
Experience with CPAF, CPFF, T&M, FFP, or similar contract types
Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, ANSI-748-D, EVMIG, and NDIA Intent Guides
Experience in a leadership development program

Responsibilities

Maintain Earned Value Management data integrity across multiple programs
Use Cobra and SAP to support program financial tracking and reporting
Forecast program performance metrics, profitability, cash flow, and financial plan performance
Support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and variance analysis
Create, maintain, and update projects in SAP
Help ensure Estimate at Completion accuracy across assigned efforts
Create Integrated Program Management Report deliverables, including Formats 1-5 and 7
Create and review variance reports with CAM input
Maintain program baseline budgets for performance measurement
Prepare proposal cost estimates and pricing data
Support internal and external audits for assigned programs
Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as needed
Recommend improvements to systems, reporting, processes, and financial controls
Communicate across finance, program management, operations, and other internal teams
Mentor junior team members when needed