Program Controller II

Summary

In this role, you’ll take the lead on program cost control and financial analysis, including preparing and managing detailed Estimate‑at‑Completion (EAC) reports, developing and maintaining key monthly financial deliverables, and performing in‑depth analysis of actuals versus forecasts. You’ll partner closely with program managers and leadership to identify risks, explain variances, and support data‑driven decision‑making. The Program Controller II is accountable for timely, accurate reporting, contributes to process improvements, and independently completes ad‑hoc financial analyses to support contract requirements and management needs.

This role is ideal for professionals with prior program finance or government contracting experience who are ready to expand their responsibility, deepen their analytical skills, and make a measurable impact on program success.

• Develop, maintain, and report all budgets, projections, forecasts, and performance metrics against expense‑related data.
• Ensure consistent and correct application of budget guidelines while facilitating information between Project Managers, Directors, and Accounting and Contracts staff to monitor the submission, processing, and disposition of expenditures.
• Apply proper government budgetary processes and requirements such as obligation and expenditure tracking, proactively identify variances from approved expenditures and budget targets, and research and resolve financial, accounting and compliance issues.
• Prepare monthly reports, including monthly customer reports (CDRLs) and graphs, estimate‑at‑completion reports, and forward‑pricing projections to support AD‑hoc requirements.
• Monitor assigned tasks and keep the Program Control Manager and PMs abreast of all issues, concerns, problems, and annual budget preparation for company business units.
• Review financial reports to ensure all expenditures are allocated to the correct accounts.
• Process subcontractor invoices; review customer invoices; review time‑card/ODC corrections.
• Assist the PMs in developing program management presentations and associated materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in administration, finance, and/or contracts. Experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Experience in Costing, Pricing, and Budgeting.
• Strong financial background and analytical skills.
• Manage multiple high‑visibility projects under pressure.
• Attention to detail; self‑starter; clear communicator; focus and commitment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Can make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment consistent with Chenega standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and government regulations.

• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) knowledge.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel and have strong functionality within MS Office Suite.
• SharePoint experience desired.
• Deltek, Cost point experience desired.