Senior Specialist Program Finance
Camden, New Jersey - Onsite
Full Time
Schedule: 9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Defense industry program finance background with Earned Value reporting experience.
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
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Qualifications:
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.
Ability to obtain DOD Security Clearance which requires US citizenship.
Preferred Additional Skills:
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
Certifications such as PMP, EVMP or similar
Skills and Certifications
Defense industry program finance experience
Experience utilizing Earned Value Management processes