Overview
This role involves managing financial aspects of programs, including accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management. The position requires collaboration with program teams and various organizational functions to define goals, establish budgets, and maintain financial integrity of assigned work packages. The role supports invoice processing, cost validation, variance analysis, and facilitates financial reviews.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting.
- Manage financial risks and opportunities effectively.
- Collaborate with program teams and cross-functional groups to define program goals and establish budgets.
- Prepare and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and work package plans.
- 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 decision-making.
- Build internal and external relationships to support program growth and strategic goals.
- Drive improvements in reporting processes and systems to enhance speed, consistency, and accuracy of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting.
- Support ad-hoc cost reporting and performance analysis.
Requirements
- 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, v-lookups, 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 proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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 alignment, and applicable agreements or laws.
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.
Location
- This is a remote position.
- Candidates must reside near a NASA Center in one of the following locations: Huntsville, AL; Gaithersburg, MD; Reston, VA; or Houston, TX.
Additional Information
- The job requisition is anticipated to remain open for at least 3 days from the original posting date of July 1, 2026.
- The employer is committed to non-discrimination and considers qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected basis.
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with relevant laws.