Program Controller Manager
Core One · Sterling, VA · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 100,000 – 110,000 a year
Posted Aug 18, 2026
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Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!
*This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance*
Responsibilities:
The Program Control Manager is responsible for leading the Company’s program control function, including financial forecasting, labor planning, profitability analysis, program performance reporting, and government contract pricing. This position establishes and continuously improves the processes, tools, and reporting that enable effective program execution and informed business decision-making. The incumbent exercises independent judgement, develops departmental priorities, manages assigned resources, and provides leadership with recommendations and escalation only when matters exceed established authority or present material business risk.
Own the Company’s Program Control function, including forecasting, labor planning, financial reporting, profitability analysis, pricing support, and program performance management.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve program control policies, forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting standards, and business processes that support effective program execution and corporate decision-making.
Partner with Program Managers to monitor financial performance, including revenue, labor, funding, backlog, cost-to-complete, profitability and forecast accuracy; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve workforce planning models, labor forecasts, utilization metrics, and staffing projections to support contract execution, hiring decisions, and corporate growth objectives.
Coordinate with Contracts, Security, Human Resources, and Program Managers to identify and mitigate financial, staffing, contractual, and operational risks affecting program performance, providing leadership with actionable recommendations.
Lead pricing support for new business opportunities, including labor modeling, indirect cost application, cost volume development, profitability analysis, pricing strategy, and proposal financial reviews.
Develop and maintain standardized tools, dashboards, and analytical models that improve visibility into program performance and enable data-driven decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop Program Control personnel, including workload management, quality assurance, performance feedback, professional development, succession planning, and delegation of responsibilities.
Qualifications: .
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business…