SAIC

Program Control Manager

SAIC$200K — $240K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (experience may substitute for education).
  • 14 years of program control or financial analysis experience.
  • Proven experience in financial tracking for government programs, including Program Control and Cost Estimating.
  • Strong knowledge of financial analysis metrics, including ROI and annual operating plans.
  • Expertise in EAC development, cost estimating, and variance analysis.
  • High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems like Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning for programs, including budgets and revenue projections.
  • Conduct detailed cost tracking and variance analysis for various contract types.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and presentations for leadership.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers on financial data interpretation and strategic decision-making.
  • Develop complex pricing models and proposal inputs for new business.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  • Support audits and financial reviews, ensuring data integrity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Support for continuing education and certifications.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Program Control Manager, who will provide advanced financial oversight and analytical support to multiple government programs of varying size and complexity. In this role, you will is responsible for developing, managing, and analyzing program budgets, forecasts, cost models, and performance metrics. You will also interface closely with the customer Program Manager (PM) and Program Management Office (PMO), to include, contracts, finance, accounts receivable, procurement and subcontract management, to ensure accurate execution against financial goals. This principal-level position requires deep government contracting knowledge, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to influence decisions through expert analysis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead financial planning activities for assigned programs, including budgets, forecasts, EACs, and revenue projections
  • Perform detailed cost tracking, variance analysis, and performance reporting for cost-plus, T&M, and fixed price programs
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and program review materials for leadership
  • Partner with Program Managers to interpret financial data, evaluate risks/opportunities, and support strategic decisions
  • Develop and review complex BOEs, pricing models, and proposal inputs for new business and contract modifications
  • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, internal policies, and customer requirements
  • Coordinate with accounting, contracts, and procurement to validate data and resolve issues
  • Support internal and external audits, financial reviews, and data integrity checks
  • Submit and maintain purchase requisitions for materials
  • Drive process improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial controls
  • Support other programmatic ad hoc requests, as needed, and adapt to the customer processes

Qualifications
  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for the position
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Experience can be substituted for the degree.
  • 14 years of program control or financial analysis experience
  • Experience in providing financial tracking and support for the government customers in areas of Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting
  • Complete understanding of financial analysis such as return on sales (ROS), return on cost (ROC), annual operating plans, accounts receivable, and revenue/profit forecasting
  • Ability to prepare program baseline data, EAC development and cost estimating/pricing and complex variance analysis
  • Deep understanding of indirect rate structures, and government contract types
  • Ability to balance long-term thinking with short-term execution
  • High proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling) and experience with ERP systems such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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