Program Finance Analyst

Overview

This role provides financial oversight, analysis, and reporting of variance types of programs. Working closely with the program team, you will help support good program decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to program cost forecast and budget management
• Maintain the program team’s awareness of upcoming activities, deadlines, and milestones
• Perform schedule-based risk analysis on company projects
• Help evaluate risks and risk mitigation plans to determine whether risks and mitigations are appropriate and adequate
• Produce and review ad-hoc project-level projections, graphs, and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze and prepare reports to help ensure contracts remain within negotiated/agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Set up cost control systems, and monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Support audits and reviews, including program/customer requests and fact-finding and negotiation support
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate expenditure records, directing expenditure projection preparation, and submitting timely additional funding requests to the government
• Support preparation and coordination of financial forecasting and reporting, including the Annual Operating Plan and Resource Plan
• Streamline data collection, modeling, and management practices
• Contribute financial information to the monthly program review
• Support preparation of business proposals to the U.S. Government and industry
• Support compliance with contractual requirements and internal procedures
• Support preparation of invoices (familiarity with CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts is preferred)
• Support EVMS and government CPR reporting (EVMS knowledge is a plus)
• Coordinate regularly with Finance, Contracts, Project Management, and other teams to develop and present program financial reporting
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of program management or operational workflow
• Ability to support program management, integration, and control strategies
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and functional departments
• Ability to support decision-making and conflict resolution
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group
• Familiarity with Costpoint, COBRA, or other established EVM systems
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in Business Consulting, Engineering, or Finance
• Experience in government contracting
• Experience in Data Analytics and Visualization (Kronos, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience with FAR/DFAR Cost Account Standards (CAS)
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Knowledge of EVMS and government CPR reporting
• Familiarity with CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts

Compensation & Benefits

Pay by level:

• Level I: $66,500–$87,000
• Level II: $83,100–$109,000

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as location, educational background, and skills/experience demonstrated during interviews.

Benefits:

• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

Location

• Full-time onsite in Mojave, CA or remote (must maintain Pacific Time Zone work schedule)

Note: This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.