Program Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports Theater Missile Programs by providing reliable strike planning and execution tools and by modernizing and expanding beyond Tomahawk missiles. Work includes developing and maintaining proprietary software, providing full lifecycle support from design to deployment, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.

The organization is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to help ensure financial integrity, performance, and compliance for assigned Defense Sector programs. This role collaborates closely with Program Managers, Contracts, Subcontracts, and internal/external stakeholders to support accurate financial management across the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Program Execution & Cost Control

• Partner with operational leaders to ensure work is executed within budgeted values.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and coordinate ETC assumptions with Program Management.
• Monitor funding levels, burn rate, milestone billings, labor posting accuracy, and cash collections.
• Identify and resolve cost posting errors while ensuring accuracy and alignment with program objectives.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Support weekly, monthly, and annual forecasting activities, including contributions to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, dashboards, and program performance metrics.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide clear explanations of financial results to Program Managers and leadership.

Pricing, Proposals & Business Analysis

• Support proposal pricing, cost strategies, and development of cost volumes.
• Provide historical cost analysis and other financial inputs to support capture and proposal teams.
• Deliver financial business analysis and clearly communicate results and recommendations to leadership.

Compliance, Controls & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, AMS, and government contracting regulations.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant financial experience OR Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong background in budgeting, auditing, forecasting, cost analysis, and integrating milestone schedules into financial activities.
• Extremely strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, complex formulas).
• Knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond to ad hoc requests on short notice.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000.
• Salary is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business/contract considerations.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life
• Health savings account
• Short/long term disability
• EAP
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company paid holidays

Location

Not specified in the provided description.

Application & Hiring Notes

• The application period is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
• During the review process, candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and complete a process to verify identity.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.