Program Task Control Lead

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. Our consultants are experts in the areas of Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, Recruiting & Sourcing, and Strategic Pricing and our passion is to guide and propel our partners towards success within this competitive sector.

BOOST is partnering with a cleared small business that provides mission-critical, AI-driven cyber defense and reverse engineering solutions for U.S. Government clients to hire a Program Task Control Lead. This opportunity is 100% onsite located in the Northern Virginia area.

Position Summary:

As a Program Task Control Lead, you will be a critical force behind our mission-first commitment to national security objectives, operating at the highest levels of classified program performance. You will oversee the financial and schedule controls that enable seamless execution of complex, high-stakes programs, ensuring that every action supports the mission without exception. Working closely with executive leadership and technical teams, you will drive rigorous, accountable processes that reflect our absolute commitment to mission accomplishment at the highest standard of excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and validate monthly invoices, ensuring precise reconciliation of labor, materials, and other direct costs to meet rigorous performance standards.
  
• Track workforce utilization, surge hours, and indirect rates, proactively identifying risks to protect mission outcomes.
  
• Develop and maintain Basis of Estimate (BOE) models supporting program changes and mission-critical tasking.
  
• Maintain and monitor the program’s deliverables register, guaranteeing on-time, high-quality outputs essential to mission success.
  
• Oversee schedule development, critical-path analysis, and integrated schedule execution with the highest degree of mission alignment.
  
• Calculate and report performance metrics to ensure resources and timelines remain synchronized with mission priorities.
  
• Deliver contract performance reports and data-driven inputs that support transparent, accountable, and mission-focused decision-making.
  
• Validate and review travel authorizations and vouchers according to applicable regulations, enabling mission-critical readiness.
  
• Support audits and compliance reviews with a robust, disciplined approach to documentation and controls.
  
• Continuously enhance and automate reporting workflows to sustain situational awareness for mission leaders.
  
• Advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and corrective measures to safeguard the highest levels of program performance and mission accomplishment.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Eight plus (8+) years of experience in project controls or financial/program analysis within a classified environment.
  
• Demonstrated mastery of performance metrics and integrated schedules for complex, high-stakes programs.
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel (including advanced formulas and pivot tables), and relevant financial tracking tools.
  
• Solid understanding of cost principles, travel regulations, and government payment systems.
  
• Proven ability to analyze complex program data and deliver actionable insights at the highest level of mission relevance.
  
• Meticulous attention to data accuracy and compliance in mission-critical environments.
  
• Highly effective interpersonal skills for coordinating across multidisciplinary teams committed to mission accomplishment.
  
• Proven ability to perform in high-stakes, zero-fail mission environments, with a clear mission-first, people-always mindset.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  
• PMP, EVMP, or equivalent certification.
  
• Familiarity with Agile/hybrid project environments and translating Agile metrics into actionable reporting.
  
• Experience supporting program audits or compliance reviews.
  
• Proficiency with advanced visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  
• Demonstrated experience sustaining mission-driven programs under tight, uncompromising timelines.
  

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly
  

Salary Range:

• $210K-$238K (Salary commensurate with experience)
  

BOOST is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.