Program Control Finance Specialist

Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group, partnered with a security and defense organization, is in search of an experienced Financial Subject Matter Expert to partner with their Program Management Office. This role requires a high-level professional to oversee the full lifecycle of financial management for complex defense-related programs, with a focus on hardware integration, contract compliance, and rigorous project performance tracking. This position is designated as a contract opportunity expected to last 3+ months with the potential to convert to a perm employee.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end financial lifecycle, from program initiation and planning through to execution and final sustainment.
• Direct complex financial planning and forecasting across various contract vehicles, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), cost-plus, and Time & Materials (T&M) agreements.
• Maintain project baseline budgets and conduct regular Estimates at Completion (EAC) updates to identify and explain significant performance variances.
• Facilitate cost, schedule, and performance integration, including support for Earned Value Management (EVM) where required.
• Conduct rapid scenario analysis to support high-level business decisions and present findings directly to executive leadership.
• Optimize cash flow performance by managing program milestone billing schedules and ensuring timely revenue recognition.
• Oversee comprehensive financial reporting, including tracking by CLIN, material expenditures, and other reimbursables.
• Ensure stringent compliance and audit readiness, serving as the technical authority on government reporting and internal fiscal policies.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management within large-scale defense or federal contracting environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; extensive professional experience may be considered as an equivalent.
• Deep expertise in cradle-to-grave financial oversight, specifically for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) hardware systems moving from development into production.
• Advanced competency in EAC management and financial analysis for multi-year, complex programs.
• Technical proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Deltek Costpoint, TM1, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong understanding of DoD program reporting requirements and the transactional mechanics between balance sheet and P&L statements.
• Proven ability to lead collaboration across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Hourly $42.00 to $53.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.