Sr. Specialist Program Finance (EVMS / FAR / DFAR) - Herndon VA - to $149,000

• Defense sector experience with extensive program controls (Earned Value Management, FAR/DFAR contract types).

• Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.
• Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes.
• Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results. 
• Responsible for all aspects of maintaining the Earned Value Management data integrity for multiple programs utilizing the Cobra and SAP toolsets including:
• Forecasting of FPA type of metrics for program performance
• Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual forecasting and variance analysis to financial plan including profitability and cash flow
• Creating/ Maintaining/Updating of Projects in SAP
• Ensuring EAC accuracy for all efforts under responsibility
• Work is performed with minimal supervision and the ideal candidate is able to mentor junior members of the team
• Creation of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) deliverables (Formats 1-5, 7).
• Creation and Review Variance reports with CAM input
• Creates and maintains program baseline budgets for performance measurement.
• Prepares moderately complex proposal cost estimates and pricing data.
• Provides support for internal and external audits for assigned programs.
• Create Ad Hoc analysis as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with COBRA/SAP
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel.
• Expertise in understanding and using Earned Value Management concepts and processes.
• Experience with risk management, financial management, and work breakdown structures, change management, cost estimating, configuration management and system surveillance, operations, and procurement. Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, ANSI-748-D, EVMIG, and NDIA Intent Guides.
• US citizenship required.

• MBA or CPA preferred
• Experience in a leadership development program
• Experience managing the financials for a highly visible program
• Knowledge of government contracts, funding profiles, sales outlook and variance analysis preferred.
• Experience with contracts such as CPAF, CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc.
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Certifications such as PMP, EVMP or similar

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Salary : $115,000 - $149,000