Overview
This role involves managing financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management for programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define goals and budgets, and maintaining the financial integrity of assigned work packages. The position supports invoice processing, cost validation, variance analysis, and facilitates financial reviews. It also includes driving improvements in reporting processes and systems, and providing ad-hoc cost reporting and performance analysis.
This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside near a NASA Center in one of the following locations: Huntsville, AL; Gaithersburg, MD; Reston, VA; or Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting.
- Manage financial risks and opportunities effectively.
- Collaborate with program teams and other functions to define program goals, establish budgets, and prepare and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC).
- Prepare and submit work package plans and Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
- Maintain financial integrity of assigned work packages.
- Facilitate internal and external financial reviews.
- Support invoice processing, cost validation, variance analysis, journal entries, charge number maintenance, and Work Authorization Document (WAD) issuance.
- Provide recommendations to leadership for business decisions.
- Build internal and external relationships to support program growth and strategic goals.
- Continuously improve reporting processes and systems to enhance speed, consistency, and accuracy of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting.
- Support ad-hoc cost reporting and performance analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including 2 years as a program financial analyst.
- Proficiency in financial planning, financial analysis, and general accounting.
- Ability to extract data from multiple sources and summarize the financial position of programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project finance and ability to handle complex assignments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze multifaceted issues and develop solutions.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; professional and courteous demeanor.
- Ability to work with remote teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience proposing and implementing project or program improvements.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas, VLOOKUPs, macros).
- Demonstrated advanced analytical skills.
- Positive attitude with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain at least a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of financial systems such as Costpoint, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Cognos, Power BI, and ServiceNow.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $59,150 to $106,925 (general guideline, not a guarantee).
- Program budget salary range: mid $70,000 to low/mid $80,000 with some flexibility based on experience and assessment.
- Compensation factors include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements or laws.
- Benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.
Location
Remote role with preference for candidates residing near NASA Centers in Huntsville, AL; Gaithersburg, MD; Reston, VA; or Houston, TX.
Additional Information
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- The role requires the ability to obtain at least a Public Trust clearance.
- The position is subject to non-discrimination policies and considers qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics or criminal history consistent with applicable laws.