Leidos · 1 week ago
Program Finance Senior Manager
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is seeking a highly motivated Program Finance Senior Manager to support a large, high-visibility defense manufacturing program. This role provides critical financial, business operations, earned value, and reporting support, and is ideal for a senior-level resource seeking ownership and growth within defense program finance.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Build, analyze, and maintain full program financial forecasts across labor, material, subcontract, and ODCs
Develop and update monthly and quarterly balance sheet forecasts, including inventory, WIP, material liability, and contract assets/liabilities
Prepare and submit Certified Estimates at Completion (EACs), ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with corporate and government requirements
Conduct detailed variance analysis (cost, schedule, and financial) and prepare program health metrics for leadership
Support preparation of financial inputs for Program Management Reviews, customer meetings, and executive briefings
Support CAMs through the monthly EVM cycle, including ETC updates, data validation, and performance analysis
Ensure EVM data integrity across systems (IMS, cost tool, MRP, material systems) and assist in developing IPMDAR/IPMR/CPR reporting
Support root-cause analysis for performance variances and work closely with engineering/manufacturing leads to implement corrective actions
Partner with Supply Chain and MRP teams to reconcile PO commitments, delivery schedules, lead-time risks, and material liability
Lead material and inventory inputs into the balance sheet forecast, ensuring accuracy for audits and monthly close cycles
Support development of staffing plans, indirect budgeting inputs, and labor resource analyses
Integrate financial impacts of contract mods, REAs, ECPs, and proposals into the overall program forecast and EAC
Contribute to BOE development and cost model updates for future program scope
Support risk and opportunity financial modeling and integrate impacts into EAC and balance sheet positions
Provide proactive financial recommendations to PMs and functional leads for improved program execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence at all levels including directors, CAMs, auditors, and government customers
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Experience with multiple contract types (FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, hybrid)
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Experience preparing Certified EACs and supporting enterprise-level financial reviews
Familiarity with balance sheet forecasting, including inventory, WIP, material liability, and contract asset/liability positions
Strong understanding of EVM principles, forecasting, budgeting, and defense manufacturing cost structures
Proficiency with cost and EVMS tools (COBRA, SAP/Costpoint)
Ability to present complex data clearly to program leadership, CAMs, and functional stakeholders
Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset and ability to independently solve problems
Highly organized; able to prioritize competing deadlines and manage large datasets
Preferred
Experience working on large defense manufacturing or production programs
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles and government customer reporting requirements
Understanding of IMS logic, schedule-to-cost integration, and BOE methodologies
Strong Excel/PBI skills for modeling and data visualization
Active security clearance (Secret or higher) or ability to obtain one
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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