Overview
A defense systems organization is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to support programs within the Kinetic Effects Business Area. This role focuses on the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of the Small Cruise Missile Program's financials. The analyst will collaborate closely with the Finance & Business Operations Manager to manage all aspects of financial accounting, including Annual Operation Planning (AOP) and financial forecasting. This position reports to the Small Airborne Effectors Division Finance & Business Operations Manager and does not have direct report responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage Estimate at Completion (EAC), budgeting, forecasting, subcontractor hours, costs, and funding requirements.
- Analyze all contract cost and financial data.
- Develop and drive financial forecasts; analyze program revenue and costs.
- Communicate key business insights and recommendations to support program goals, including cost reduction and profit/process improvements.
- Participate in scheduling, planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of program travel expenses.
- Provide backup and calculate accruals each period.
- Support program invoicing activities.
- Manage the month-end close process and perform variance and trend analyses related to financial performance.
- Prepare data and reporting formats for various program financial reviews.
- Evaluate, monitor, and implement policies, practices, and functional performance standards.
- Interface significantly with Program Managers, Contracts, FP&A, IT, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, and other support organizations.
- Work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels while managing multiple priorities.
- Contribute to innovation and automation efforts.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of program finance experience.
- Experience supporting programs in the defense contracting industry.
- Proficient in EAC management, budgeting, forecasting, subcontractor hours and cost management, and contract cost and financial data analysis.
- Hands-on experience developing and driving financial forecasts and analyzing program revenue and costs.
- Extensive knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost Plus, and hybrid contracts.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with financial systems and applications such as OAC, Fusion, Insight, Cost Point, and Cognos.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 (salary guidelines; actual offer depends on experience, education, skills, and other factors).
- Competitive compensation package.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Income protection.
- Paid leave.
- Retirement benefits.
Location
- Remote position available.
Additional Information
- The job requisition is anticipated to remain open for at least 3 days from the original posting date of June 2, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other protected status by law.
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws will also be considered.