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Director, Program Finance

World View


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 170000 - 190000
Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

$170000 - $190000 a year
Director Program FinanceStratospheric ISR

Onsite Tucson AZ

Company Overview

OndasHoldingsInc (NASDAQ:ONDS)is building a new kind of intelligence company onedesigned for a world where speed autonomy anddecision advantagematter more than ever. By combining multi-domain platforms advanced sensing secure networks and AI-enabled analytics Ondas helps defense government and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision-ready insights when and where they matter most.

Ondas Sentinel is Ondas U.S. based defense division purpose-built to deliver U.S. made U.S. delivered capabilities for the Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. The division brings together advanced autonomous systems mission technologies and intelligence solutions that help customers create persistent awareness operate with confidence and make faster decisions in complex and contested environments.

The Stratospheric ISR business unit within Ondas Sentinel is focused on one of the most unique mission areas in aerospace and defense: manufacturing andoperatinghigh-altitude stratospheric balloon systems. Few companies in the world can do this workat operationalscale. That means our teams arenot simplymaintainingexisting systems; they are building new capabilities solving first-of-their-kind challenges and helping define what persistent

Job Description

The Director ProgramFinanceleads the program finance function for Ondas Sentinels Stratospheric ISR business unit. This is a traditional program finance leadership role in a government-contracting environment with ownership of program-level financial performance including budgets baselines estimates at completion revenue recognition inputs and contract funding status. The Director serves as the financial business partner to program managers and operations leadership and provides clear program results analysis and recommendations to business unit and Ondas Sentinel management.

The ideal candidate is a seasonedprogram financeleader with deepexperiencein government contracting strongcommand of EACsandprogram baselines and the ability to translate financial performance intopracticalprogram in this role requiresdisciplinedfinancial management strong business partnering with program and operations teams and the ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting FP&A Contracts Compliance and Business Development.

This role is based on-site in Tucson Arizona and requires regular engagement withFinance FP&A Operations Contracts ComplianceBusiness Developmentandbusiness may berequiredto supportcustomer reviewsauditsbusiness reviews or other company needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own programfinancial managementacross the flight services and program portfolio including budgets baselines monthly estimates at completion and variance analysis against plan.

  • Partner with program managers on cost and schedule performance risks and opportunities and corrective actions; serve as the finance voice in program reviews.

  • Prepare and present monthly program financial reporting including performance margin and outlook to business unit leadership and Ondas Sentinel management.

  • Provide revenue recognitioninputsfor over-time contracts under ASC 606 including EAC-driven percentage-of-completion support in coordination withAccounting.

  • Monitor contract funding status including limitation-of-funds and limitation-of-cost tracking and customer notifications in coordination with Contracts.

  • Support new business activities including cost volumes basis-of-estimate development rough-order-of-magnitude pricing and what-if scenario analysis for Business Development.

  • Oversee programsetupin the financial system including contract structures funding and billing elements and supportaccuratetimelyinvoicing and unbilled/WIP management across contract types including FFP cost-type T&M and IDIQ task orders.

  • Apply andmonitorindirect rates at the program level and support annual rate planning in coordination with thegovernmentaccounting and compliance function.

  • Develop program-level cash and funding forecasts as inputs to company forecast and reforecast cycles in partnership with FP&A.

  • Support government and external auditactivityrelated to program cost and billing including DCAA/DCMA engagement as applicable.

  • Build and improve program finance processes tools and analytics for a scaling flight services business.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance ora relatedfieldrequired; CPA or MBA preferred.

  • 12 years of progressive program finance or government contracting finance experience including leadership responsibility.

  • Deep experience with estimates at completion program baselines and percentage-of-completion revenue support in a FAR/DFARS environment; working knowledge of CAS concepts.

  • Experience across government contract types including FFP CPFF/CPIF T&M and IDIQ task orders.

  • Strong business-partnering skills with program management and operations with the ability to translate financial results into program decisions.

  • Aerospace and defense industry experience strongly preferred; public-company environment experience a plus.

  • Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; ERPproficiencyrequired with Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus.

  • Ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. Government security clearance as required by program needs.

What We Offer

As Director Program Financefor the Stratospheric ISR business unit you will help build theprogramfinancedisciplinefinancialcontrolsforecasting rigoranddecision supportbehind one of the most distinctive mission areas in aerospace and defense.

You willwork side by side with experts in emerging technology gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person not just a team member.

Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration focus and well-being with an on-site environment that keeps manufacturing supply chain engineering quality and program teamsclosely connectedto the mission.

We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage Lean In Create Care and Own. Together these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.

Some Final Notes

Thedescriptiongives you a sense of what the positioninvolves butis notan exhaustive area growing and evolving teamwhich means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of whatmakeour work exciting!

AtOndas Sentinelwe areproud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Wewelcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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World View sets the standard for stratospheric exploration via high-altitude balloons. Offering remote sensing, C4ISR and asset monitoring via stratospheric balloons, along with future space tourism and research and education offerings.

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