Financial Project Analyst

Overview

This intermediate-level Finance Project Analyst role is full-time and supports the organization’s finance needs for assigned projects. Success requires timely, accurate financial information, strong communication, and teamwork while interfacing with internal and external customers. The role is based in Hanover, MD and may be eligible for a hybrid on-site/work from home arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal development, including:
  • Analyze RFPs
  • Assist proposal managers with work breakdown structure and basis of estimate
  • Provide fee recommendations using a weighted guidelines approach
  • Coordinate and produce the cost volume
• Support Project Managers by preparing and analyzing internal revenue forecasts for monthly, quarterly, and year-end estimates
• Lead project controls support, including:
  • Weekly actuals report
  • Hours summary report
  • Estimate to complete (ETC) development
  • Estimate at complete (EAC) development
  • Variance at completion (VAC) analysis
• Support month-end close by providing forecast vs. actual variances and journal entries
• Support the Financial Manager in developing the annual operating plan and long-range strategic plans
• Prepare and support monthly customer reporting requirements
• Support cash flow collections by reviewing accounts receivable outstanding and unbilled accounts receivable
• Assist the regional finance lead with SOX compliance and testing and external regulatory reporting/compliance
• Maintain working knowledge of government financial terminology, regulations, and clauses related to assigned work
• Provide support in invoice processing and program procurement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 3–8 years experience
• Understanding of percentage-of-completion (POC), cost plus fixed-fee (CPFF), time and materials (T&M) type contracts
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles; Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and U.S. GAAP
• Proficient Excel user with an understanding of financial modeling concepts
• Ability to maintain a big-picture view with attention to detail
• Required to be a US Citizen and able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Value management experience or desire to learn

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Strong analytical skills; advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative working style; ability to work across multiple geographies and with a distributed workforce
• Systematic, solution-oriented, and flexible approach
• Ability to solve problems and act decisively on problems of moderate complexity and financial risk
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $69,100 - $103,700
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (benefits vary by role), which may include:
  • Health and Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Retirement Savings
  • Life and Disability
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Location

• Hanover, MD
• May be eligible for a hybrid on-site/work from home arrangement