Program Cost Control Manager; Mgr Program Control

Employment Type:

Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

Senior

This program cost control manager position is located within Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. WS focuses on cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems.

HII protects national interests through advanced cybersecurity architecture, reverse‑engineering of software and hardware, and support of U.S. military and federal agency missions.

Program Cost Control Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee program cost control systems to monitor and control costs and schedules for complex programs, including Fixed‑Priced (FFP) contracts and other government contract types.
• Lead cost and financial management for programs, performing margin analysis, baseline maintenance, risk/opportunity assessment, and proactive identification of cost and schedule drivers.
• Perform and review cost, funding and schedule analyses to ensure programs remain within negotiated parameters and government cost‑control guidelines.
• Prepare and review financial reports and deliverables, including budgets, expenditure projections and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Maintain program budgets, schedules and funding profiles; monitor expenditures to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records across assigned programs.
• Prepare sales outlooks, funding forecasts and advanced financial analyses.
• Maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines by assessing outstanding work against contract requirements.
• Incorporate contractual scope and funding changes into cost control systems.
• Oversee invoicing activities, including review of invoices and reconciliation of billed and unbilled amounts.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison with Program Management, Contracts, Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Ensure funding availability and compliance prior to expenditures.
• Lead audit support activities and respond to complex financial data requests.
• Identify, assess and mitigate program cost and schedule risks, particularly on FFP and Hybrid contract types.
• Reconcile unbilled receivables with internal stakeholders to ensure billing accuracy.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis, revenue/billing forecasting and audit support as required.
• Manage and mentor a small team (typically 1–3 program control staff), providing coaching, technical guidance, quality review and performance feedback.
• Promote consistent application of program control best practices and compliance across the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant progressive experience with a Bachelors in a related field; 2 years with a Masters; or 8 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in financial management, program control or project accounting.
• Strong background with multiple government contract types (FFP, FPI, FPLOE, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, CPIF and hybrid contracts).
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint and familiarity with web‑based invoicing platforms used by government or commercial partners.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and invoicing/revenue recognition best practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Level Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree (MBA) or CPA/CMA certification.
• PMP, EVMP or similar certification.
• Familiarity with EVMS tools (e.g., Cobra, Winsight, Empower).
• Experience working in hybrid environments with cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Active U.S. Level Secret clearance or higher.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Benefits

We offer best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, employee discounts, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and early‑childhood or post‑secondary education benefits. Compensation may include non‑recurrent bonuses for qualified positions, to be discussed during the screening phase.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive…