Program Controller

John H. Northrop & Associates

• $71K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or equivalent preferred.
  • 3-7 years of relevant experience in financial management.
  • Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting financial data.
  • Knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Experience with FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract structures.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly JAMIS/Costpoint.
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Support and optimize the JAMIS/Costpoint ERP system for labor planning and project setup.
  • Maintain accurate contract documentation and assist with contract modifications.
  • Identify process gaps and document new finance procedures for improvement.
  • Contribute to quality assurance by validating financial data and ensuring compliance.
  • Conduct financial forecasting, including ETC/EAC development and labor forecasting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights.
  • Ensure fulfillment of contractual deliverables to client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment to foster work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of experienced professionals.
  • Access to advanced financial tools and ERP systems.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
Full Job Description
Start Date: Immediate

As a Program Controller, you will be responsible for conducting financial research and analysis to support programmatic financial execution and contract compliance across assigned programs. You will analyze project budgets, monitor the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (JAMIS/Costpoint), and track cost, funding, and labor data to ensure alignment with contractual and project requirements across FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract types.

In this role, you will build a broad skill set in financial management, program-level financial reporting, and knowledge management. You will collaborate with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights on funding availability, burn rates, and ETC/EAC status, and will support the enhancement of operational and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining accurate contractual records, supporting the drafting and processing of contract modifications as needed, managing staffing and labor category (LCAT) updates within the ERP system, and ensuring precise labor planning and driver-based forecasting for assigned programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the administration and optimization of the JAMIS/Costpoint ERP system, including labor planning, project setup, timesheet and expense approvals, and data reconciliation


  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation and repositories, including supporting the drafting and processing of contract modifications as needed, ensuring compliance with internal processes and customer requirements


  • Identify process gaps, document new procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across finance and contracts functions


  • Contribute to quality assurance and compliance efforts by validating data, ensuring adherence to policies, and supporting contractual deliverables


  • Perform administrative and coordination tasks as needed, including meeting scheduling, data organization, and knowledge management support


  • Demonstrate a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and work effectively with cross-functional teams


  • Conduct financial forecasting, including ETC/EAC development and driver-based labor forecasting, and interpret trends to support decision-making


  • Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction


  • Perform other related duties as assigned


KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's (or equivalent) in Business/Finance preferred with 3 - 7 years of relevant experience

  • Exceptional analytical ability to interpret financial data and trends


  • Solid knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, including ETC/EAC development


  • Working knowledge of FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract structures


  • Experience with ERP systems (JAMIS/Costpoint preferred) for labor planning, project setup, and cost tracking


  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools


  • Effective working both independently and within cross-functional teams


  • Comfortable operating with ambiguity and minimal oversight in a changing, developing organizational environment


  • Skilled in prioritization and meeting tight deadlines


  • Clear communicator with adept problem-solving capabilities


  • Highly organized with excellent time management


  • Quick to learn new systems and processes


PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • NCMA or CCMA Certification


  • Advanced Excel skills


  • Experience with Both Costpoint and JAMIS ERP systems


  • Working knowledge of government contracts and financial regulations


  • (e.g., FAR/DFARS)


  • Demonstrated interest in government contracting or financial management, with an eye toward long-term program or portfolio finance growth


$71,000 - $105,000 a year

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

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