Program Controls Manager

Program Controls Manager, Melbourne, FL ($60-80/hr)

Position Summary

Responsible for establishing and maintaining cost and schedule control systems for government contracts. Monitors program performance, conducts financial analysis, manages budgets and forecasts, supports Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, and ensures compliance with contractual requirements and government cost control guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost and schedule control systems.
• Monitor contract performance against budgets, schedules, and EVM metrics.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, funding profiles, sales outlooks, and cash flow projections.
• Support Control Account Managers (CAMs) with variance analysis and reporting.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Analyze contract performance and prepare financial and program status reports.
• Incorporate contract changes into cost and schedule baselines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cost and schedule risks.
• Collaborate with program management, scheduling, business management, and technical teams.
• Support financial audits, contract startups, and baseline change control activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience with variance analysis, risk management, and performance measurement baselines.
• Knowledge of proposal development, contract startup, and program performance management.
• Familiarity with ANSI/EIA-748, EVMS, and government contracting requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading baseline change control processes.
• Expertise in cost control systems, budget development, and contract forecasting.
• Experience managing Estimates at Complete (EACs) and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of contract cost and schedule baseline management.

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.