Program Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Start Date:

ImmediateJHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location:

Remote

As a Program Controller, you will be responsible for conducting financial research and analysis to support programmatic financial execution and contract compliance across assigned programs. You will analyze project budgets, monitor the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (JAMIS/Costpoint), and track cost, funding, and labor data to ensure alignment with contractual and project requirements across FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract  this role, you will build a broad skill set in financial management, program-level financial reporting, and knowledge management.

You will collaborate with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights on funding availability, burn rates, and ETC/EAC status, and will support the enhancement of operational and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining accurate contractual records, supporting the drafting and processing of contract modifications as needed, managing staffing and labor category (LCAT) updates within the ERP system, and ensuring precise labor planning and driver-based forecasting for assigned programs.

• Support the administration and optimization of the JAMIS/Costpoint ERP system, including labor planning, project setup, timesheet and expense approvals, and data reconciliation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation and repositories, including supporting the drafting and processing of contract modifications as needed, ensuring compliance with internal processes and customer requirements
• Identify process gaps, document new procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across finance and contracts functions
• Contribute to quality assurance and compliance efforts by validating data, ensuring adherence to policies, and supporting contractual deliverables
• Perform administrative and coordination tasks as needed, including meeting scheduling, data organization, and knowledge management support
• Demonstrate a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Conduct financial forecasting, including ETC/EAC development and driver-based labor forecasting, and interpret trends to support decision-making
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer’s satisfaction
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Clearance:
• Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance Education and Years of
  
  Experience:
• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) in Business/Finance preferred with 3 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Exceptional analytical ability to interpret financial data and trends
• Solid knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, including ETC/EAC development
• Working knowledge of FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract structures
• Experience with ERP systems (JAMIS/Costpoint preferred) for labor planning, project setup, and cost tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Effective working both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and minimal oversight in a changing, developing organizational environment
• Skil…