Program Cost Controls Lead

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Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

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The Naval Shipboard Portfolio has an immediate opening for a Financial Program Controls Analyst on the Naval Standard Missile Systems (NSMS) program within the SM‑6 Production team. This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for an ambitious individual to partner with the program leadership team, which includes Program Managers, technical leads, and functional support. In addition, you will be exposed to multiple facets of finance and the overall organization.

This role is being offered in an onsite capacity and based on the needs of the business, with the ability to work remotely on a case‑by‑case basis. Preferred candidates will be onsite in Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is being offered.

• Operate with independence and exercise sound judgment in forecasting, risk identification, and financial planning.
• Provide thorough cost and schedule analysis.
• Coordinate the development of quarterly Estimate‑at‑Completion (EAC).
• Provide financial guidance and solutions to Program Team and Leads.
• Prepare finance charts for Program Management Reviews, monthly operating reviews, financial overviews, and other reporting activities as required.
• Provide cost, schedule, financial analysis/reporting, funding planning, and maintenance utilizing standard company tools and processes.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).
• Establish and maintain program logs (Work Authorization, Contract Mod Log, R&Os).

• Shape financial execution strategy at the outset of a major production contract phase within a mature defense portfolio.
• Advance forecasting and EAC methodologies across a complex, multi‑year production environment.
• Integrate technology refresh and obsolescence mitigation into established production baselines.
• Long‑lead material planning and funding strategy in coordination with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Executive‑level communication of program financial performance and risk posture.
• Cross‑functional influence within a matrixed organization supporting large‑scale defense production.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field or an equivalent degree and at least 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience interfacing and conducting business with various functional disciplines (Contracts, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain) in program development and execution.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and work in a team environment to provide solutions and continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, and innovative and use critical and strategic thinking.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query knowledge.

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