Peraton · 2 months ago
Program Controls Finance Manager
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Program Controls Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health, accountability, and performance of large, complex government contracts and programs, overseeing financial planning, cost control, and performance analysis for FAA programs.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead program financial planning, cost control, and performance analysis for FAA programs
Oversee budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects
Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) processes in compliance with FAA and federal standards
Develop and maintain program control systems, reports, and dashboards for leadership review
Provide financial risk assessments and recommend corrective actions for cost, schedule, or performance variances
Partner with program managers, contracts, and technical leads to ensure accurate cost allocations and tracking
Prepare audit-ready financial documentation, reports, and compliance deliverables
Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and portfolio performance assessments
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring clarity and actionable insights
Supervise and mentor program control analysts to ensure consistency and excellence in financial operations
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
12 years of experience in program control, financial management, or government contracting
Proven experience managing program budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics in a federal environment
Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting standards, and project financial reporting
Experience supporting federal acquisition programs (FAA, DoD, or equivalent)
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with financial analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms)
Ability to interpret and apply contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M) in program control activities
Experience preparing audit-ready documentation and reports for leadership or federal review
Experience leading or supervising cross-functional program control or finance teams
Strong understanding of risk management, cost-benefit analysis, and lifecycle budgeting
Preferred
Previous experience working with or for the FAA, DOT, or state aviation authorities
Experience supporting FAA NextGen programs or other large-scale aviation modernization efforts
Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (MBA)
Professional certifications such as PMP, CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager), or CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)
Knowledge of enterprise financial systems (Deltek Cobra, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
Background in cost modeling, resource planning, and strategic portfolio analysis
Experience presenting financial performance data to executive and federal oversight boards
Benefits
Eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-25
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