In this role, you will lead the development and management of complex Estimate‑at‑Completion (EAC) analyses, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and proactive risk identification. You will develop, analyze, update, and maintain critical monthly financial and performance reports, delivering clear, actionable insights to program leadership and senior management. A core responsibility includes conducting detailed analyses of actual performance versus projections, identifying trends, explaining variances, and recommending corrective actions as needed. 

The Program Controller III is also accountable for the timely and accurate completion of ad‑hoc reporting and special analyses, often supporting strategic decision‑making, audits, and customer requirements. This position requires a high level of independence, sound judgment, and collaboration with program managers, finance leadership, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Develop, manage, and report program budgets, financial projections, and forecasts, tracking performance against expense-related metrics to ensure alignment with organizational and contract objectives. 
• Ensure consistent application of budget policies and controls by facilitating effective communication between Project Managers (PMs), Directors, Accounting, and Contracts teams to monitor the submission, processing, and disposition of expenditures. 
• Apply government budgetary regulations and best practices, including obligation and expenditure tracking; proactively identify and analyze variances from approved budgets, and lead efforts to research, resolve, and mitigate financial, accounting, and compliance discrepancies. 
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reporting, including monthly customer deliverables (CDRLs), graphical performance analyses, Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reports, and forward pricing projections, while supporting ad hoc financial data requests. 
• Continuously monitor program performance and financial health, providing timely updates and strategic insights to the Program Control Manager and PMs regarding risks, issues, and annual budget planning for business units. 
• Conduct detailed financial reviews to ensure all expenditures are accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate accounts in compliance with company and contractual requirements. 
• Oversee and validate financial transactions, including processing subcontractor invoices, reviewing customer billings, and auditing timekeeping and Other Direct Cost (ODC) corrections for accuracy and compliance. 
• Collaborate with PMs to develop high-quality program management presentations and supporting materials, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. 
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to meet evolving customer and business unit needs, including the ability to work non-standard hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) as required to support mission-critical deliverables. 
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, and/or contracts; relevant experience may be substituted for formal education. 
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis, pricing strategies, and budget development, including experience supporting government contracts and financial compliance requirements. 
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-visibility, time-sensitive projects simultaneously in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while meeting strict deadlines. 
• Highly detail-oriented and results-driven self-starter, with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement. 
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, enabling effective management of competing tasks and shifting priorities. 
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability, with a track record of making well-informed recommendations to resolve issues in alignment with Chenega standards, policies, procedures, and applicable government regulations. 
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a diverse team.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, presentationand team building skills.