Manager Program Control

Job Overview

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required:

Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Oklahoma City, OK.

The Program Control Manager leads, supervises, and trains a team of cost analysts responsible for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and analysis, SOX compliance, funding analysis, program financial analysis, internal and external audits, and contract deliverables. The Manager also provides functional oversight of the Cost Management department, including engagement, staffing, and employee development.

• Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, reviewing and approving timecards, and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures.
• Develop employee skills and evaluate employee performance on assigned responsibilities, including EVMS implementation and analysis; support and guidance to PMs and CAMs; analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports; development, analysis and review of EACs; variance analysis research and reporting; and reconciliations to SAP.
• Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (I ), Supplier Integrated Baseline Reviews (I ), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits.
• Ensure contract deliverables are completed and submitted on a timely manner (CFSR, CSDR, IPMR, CWBS).
• Focus the team on achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability, and team performance.
• Ensure the team fully understands their roles and impact on financial results.
• Act as the primary interface with the program office, functional leadership, and external auditing agencies regarding EVMS related tasks, requirements, issues, analysis, and performance measures.
• Support proposal preparation, fact‑finding and contract negotiations to ensure cost management issues are represented.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the customer counterpart and maintain a positive working relationship to improve communication and stay on top of potential cost issues.
• Perform in a fast‑paced, frequently changing, and demand‑driven environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 7 years Finance or Business Management related work experience OR Master’s Degree from an accredited university with 5 years of Finance or Business Management related work experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis on a government contract.
• Experience using EVMS tools.
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience in cost and schedule management.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from an accredited university.
• Experience with SAP S4, Cobra, and other ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems such as Deltek Cobra or equivalent.
• Experience leading a team, either as a lead, functional manager, or matrix manager.
• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA, DCAA, and Internal Audit.

• Exceptional health care and insurance coverage.
• 9/80 schedule and flexible work options.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• Learning opportunities and career development support.

Primary level salary range: $ – $.

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