Sr. Manager, Program Control

Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid position with travel requirements.

Job Overview
The Sr. Manager, Program Control at Tactical Systems will lead, supervise, and train a team of program cost analysts responsible for supporting program and project teams by providing advanced financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to ensure effective cost management and compliance with government and non-government contractual and corporate requirements & deliverables. In addition, this role will be responsible in providing functional oversight of SOX compliance as well as internal and external audits.

Essential Functions
• Provide leadership to program control team to include to hiring/staffing, monitoring completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees, and ensuring employees operate    according to company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a robust EAC program reporting process that is accurate, compliant and delivers on time reporting to Leadership, Program Management and all stakeholders.
• Develop strong processes and procedures to support the growth of Cost Management.
• Utilize the EAC process to support internal and external audits.
• Lead Program Control team to achieving uncompromising quality in all products and services, accountability and team performance.
• Ensure team contract deliverables are completed, accurate and submitted on time.
• Implement an EVMS implementation and analysis to include support and guidance to PMs and CAMs, analysis and preparation of cost and schedule reports, development, analysis and review 
  of EACs, variance analysis research and reporting, and reconciliations SAP.
• Execute and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies 
• Ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize gathered data, compile information, keep accurate records and prepare communication briefs.
• Ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and earned value management (EVM) principles a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with internal customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong business management, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent process improvement skills
• Highly proficient process/quality improvement tools including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to be able to resolve conflicting situations.
• Extensive knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial analysis with ability to lead organization into implementation

Leadership Competencies
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal     communication.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies and procedures.

Education / Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Advanced degree, MBA is preferred.

Experience
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in government defense contracting or manufacturing highly preferred.
• Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA.
• Preferred experience leading DCMA/DCAA, PWC or Deloitte, and Internal Audit surveillance reviews on Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:  Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.