Program Finance Lead

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Mission Solutions

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefieldfind your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness tactical command and control and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic multi-domain environment.

Position Summary

The Program Finance Lead is responsible for providing financial management analysis forecasting and reporting support for assigned Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role serves as a key financial partner to Program Management Contracts Accounting and Business Operations ensuring program financial performance is accurately measured risks are identified and financial commitments and obligations are effectively managed.

The ideal candidate has approximately 5 years of experience in government contracting program finance or defense/aerospace finance and is comfortable working with program managers and senior leadership in a fast-paced highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Financial Management

• Serve as the primary finance partner for assigned DoD programs and program managers.
• Develop and maintain program budgets forecasts financial plans and estimates at completion (EACs).
• Monitor program financial performance against approved budgets forecasts and contractual requirements.
• Analyze cost revenue profit funding and cash-flow performance.
• Identify financial trends risks and opportunities and communicate recommendations to program leadership.
• Support monthly and quarterly program financial reviews.

Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead monthly forecasting and variance analysis for assigned programs.
• Develop and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts.
• Evaluate labor material subcontractor and other direct-cost trends.
• Analyze staffing plans and labor utilization against program requirements.
• Perform scenario modeling and what-if analysis to support program decisions.
• Assess financial impacts of contract modifications scope changes funding changes and schedule changes.

Government Contracting

• Support financial management of Cost Plus Time & Materials Firm Fixed Price and other government contract types.
• Monitor contract funding obligations expenditures revenue and remaining contract value.
• Partner with Contracts and Program Management to assess the financial impact of contract changes.
• Support compliance with applicable government contracting requirements company policies and internal controls.
• Assist with customer audits DCAA-related requests and other government financial reviews as needed.

Reporting & Leadership Support

• Prepare monthly program financial reports and executive-level presentations.
• Provide concise financial insights to Program Managers Business Unit leaders and Finance leadership.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve program visibility and financial decision-making.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Support annual operating plans long-range planning and strategic financial initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or a related field.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in program finance government contracting defense aerospace or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of budgeting forecasting financial analysis and variance analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required for assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DCAA DCMA FAR DFARS CAS or government accounting requirements.
• 5 years of experience supporting DoD or other U.S. Government contracts.
• 5 years of experience with EAC/ETC forecasting and program financial reporting.
• Previous experience supporting major DoD customers such as Army Navy Air Force Space Force or Department of Defense agencies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• MBA CPA CMA or other relevant professional certification.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables lookups financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience working with classified or highly regulated programs.

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the roles requirements.

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus Performance Related

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

• Early finish on Friday

• 401K w/ company match

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance Program

• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process email