Principle Specialist, Program Cost Controls (Onsite, TS required)

Date Posted:

2026-04-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emerging Systems finance team as a Principal Specialist finance analyst supporting the growing business of the Advanced Capabilities and Experiments (ACE) sub prog 2 area under the Airborne Spectrum Dominance SSBU under the Advanced Technology SBU out of our El Segundo, California location.  You will be a key member of the finance and program team in charge of all financial aspects of this classified program area.

What You Will Do

• You will be responsible to partner with the development program team specifically supporting a new program award in the ACE product area which is 100% classified
• Serve as the financial point of contact for Program Management, providing financial guidance to IPT key team members and non-finance organizations, including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Provide financial oversight and guidance that includes Estimates at Completion (EACs) support, Monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), contract financial forecast, and manpower forecasts.
• Facilitate financial planning activities including RPLAN updates, and analyze and communicate how program performance impacts Bookings, Sales, Profit, and Cash (BSPC)
• Responsibilities will include monthly external EV reporting, cost type cash forecasting, and CDRLs
• Collaborate with Control Account Managers (CAMs), project schedulers, and other functional leads to ensure data integrity and accurate cost/schedule integration.
• You will employ their technical knowledge of finance and program controls, problem solving, communication and leadership skills. You will work independently as well as partner cross-functionally with the program team in a fast-paced environment. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Math or Business or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior related experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.
• Experience with key financial tools including SAP, BW/AO, EDIT+ and/or PMX, R plan.
• ​Experience comparing actuals vs budget and/or explaining variances.
• A Top Secret Clearance and experience working in an SAP environment.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Estimates at Completion (EACs), Program costs & schedule tracking, proposals, and Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information concisely to a cross functional team.
• Independent, self-motived, and highly organized.
• Innovative, strategic thinker.
• Highly collaborative/proactive guidance.
• Demonstrated experience with tools such as Business Warehouse, SAP APEX/PRISM. Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and develop applied solutions and proc