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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, project controls, and compliance within government contracting, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Proficient in analyzing project financial data and ensuring adherence to government regulations and contract requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial ManagementProject ControlsGovernment Contract ComplianceAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsDeltek Costpoint Experience
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the financial performance of assigned government contracts and projects, including budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and variance analysis
- Partner with Program Managers to establish project budgets, financial plans, and resource forecasts
- Prepare and analyze Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts
- Monitor contract funding, obligations, expenditures, burn rates, and remaining contract capacity
- Track project profitability and key financial performance indicators
- Identify funding requirements and anticipated funding increments
- Escalate funding issues and procurement-related financial risks
- Monitor travel and other project expenses and ensure appropriate contract allocation
- Ensure accurate cost allocation, accruals, and financial reporting for subcontractor, consultant, independent contractor, travel, and other direct costs
- Conduct financial analysis for project decision-making, resource planning, and risk mitigation
- Communicate financial risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to Program Managers and leadership
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and contract-specific terms and conditions
- Monitor financial activity across FFP and T&M contracts
- Prepare internal financial and project reports
- Support DCAA, DCMA, and other government or customer audits
- Maintain project financial records, controls, and audit-readiness documentation
- Support initial project setup, including budgets, funding structures, purchase orders, financial controls, and documentation
- Support project managers in monitoring timelines, deliverables, resource allocation, and financial performance
- Monitor subcontractor and consultant financial performance and compliance
- Review subcontractor and consultant invoices and assist Accounting and Accounts Payable with verification before payment
- Maintain subcontractor and consultant records in accounting and ERP systems
- Partner with Program Managers and Billing to ensure accurate, supported, timely customer invoices
- Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and invoicing questions
- Monitor funding and billing activity to support revenue recognition and collection
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls, processes, and reporting mechanisms
- Identify process improvements in project financial management, procurement coordination, and reporting
- Standardize project control processes across the organization
- Train and support stakeholders on financial management, procurement, funding, and project control best practices
- Promote consistent, accurate, and compliant financial management practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Project Management, or a related field
- 7–10+ years of experience in project controls, project accounting, financial management, or a related role within the government contracting industry
- 5+ years of experience supporting program and/or project management in a government contracting environment
- Experience working within a mid-sized government contractor environment ($50M+)
- Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contract requirements
- Experience with government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time-and-Materials (T&M)
- Experience with government procurement processes, subcontract management, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
- Knowledge of government contractor purchasing systems and compliance requirements
- Experience with government accounting and ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling
- Demonstrated ability to analyze project financial data, identify variances, and communicate actionable insights
- Proven ability to partner effectively with Program Managers and senior stakeholders
- Experience managing or coordinating vendor, subcontractor, or consultant relationships
- Strong understanding of project financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and funding management
- Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred
- Master's degree or MBA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred
- CPA, CMA, PMP, or similar professional certification preferred
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contracts preferred
- Experience with DCAA-compliant accounting systems and audit preparation preferred
- Experience coordinating procurement activities on large-scale government contracts preferred
- Familiarity with subcontractor compliance and government purchasing system requirements preferred
- Experience with project management and financial reporting software preferred
- Experience supporting contract proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- $100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
- $150 monthly commuter stipend for eligible participants
- LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
- Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
- 11 Federal Holidays per year
- 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
- Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year)
- Annual bonus plan participation
- Annual profit sharing participation
- $2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
- Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard
- Some travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
BudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingCost AllocationFinancial AnalysisProject Profitability TrackingGovernment Procurement ProcessesSubcontract ManagementDCAA-Compliant Accounting
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementTraining
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting SoftwareProject Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACMAPMP
Industry Keywords
FARDFARSCASFirm-Fixed-Price (FFP)Time-and-Materials (T&M)Government ContractingDepartment of Defense (DoD)Other Direct Costs (ODCs)