Program Financial Analyst

Overview

A national security-focused organization is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to support a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program within the National Aerospace Sector. This role is critical for ensuring financial integrity, performance, and compliance of assigned programs through budget execution, forecasting, invoicing, cost analysis, Estimates at Completion (EAC) development, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Program Execution & Cost Control

• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure work is performed within budgeted values.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and coordinate Estimate to Complete (ETC) assumptions with Program Management.
• Monitor funding levels, burn rates, milestone billings, labor posting accuracy, and cash collections.
• Identify and resolve cost posting errors to maintain 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

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

Compliance, Controls & Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant financial experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, auditing, forecasting, cost analysis, and integrating milestone schedules into financial activities.
• Experience in U.S. Government contracting environments, including familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government cost accounting standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, complex formulas).
• Knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to ad hoc requests on short notice.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace or federal aviation programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target salary range: $80,000 - $128,000, determined by factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, and contract considerations.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, short/long term disability, employee assistance program, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, and company-paid holidays.

Location

• Position supports a federal aerospace program; specific location details to be provided during the hiring process.

Additional Information

• The application period is approximately 30 days from the posting date but may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability.
• Candidates may be required to participate in on-camera interviews and identity verification processes.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, including disability and protected veterans.