Senior Finance Analyst, Program Cost Controls

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Finance Analyst specializing in Program Cost Controls. This role focuses on enhancing program performance through precise financial reporting and analysis, supporting critical projects with accurate cost and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Leadership Team (PLT) to develop cost and schedule plans for complex contracts and projects.
• Analyze and prepare reports to ensure projects comply with negotiated parameters and government cost-control requirements.
• Develop quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs) and assist in projecting Estimate to Complete (ETC), EAC, and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data.
• Work with PLT to analyze, prepare, and input monthly sales, profit, and cash flow forecasts, as well as 5-year Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Support balance sheet management by coordinating unbilled balances, investment reviews, program closeout actions, and related analyses.
• Manage Inter-Organizational Transfers (IOTs) and Internal Work Authorizations (IWAs) across multiple programs and business units.
• Assist proposal efforts by providing historical actuals, reviewing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and completing compliance reviews.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required due to the need to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret clearance) which must be active from day one.
• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using SAP, APEX, or similar business systems.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience in program controls.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and develop applied solutions and process improvements.
• Understanding of financial and accounting policies and procedures relevant to the aerospace and defense industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $68,900 to $131,100 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and additional retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet, home, auto, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Fertility and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance and autism benefits.
• Employee assistance program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness rewards program and virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services.
• Access to second opinion medical programs.

Additional benefits and eligibility may vary based on business unit and collective bargaining agreements. Incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and performance.

Location

• This is a remote position based in the United States (US-TX-REMOTE).
• Candidates must be willing to travel to office locations as needed.
• The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Additional Information

• The application window is approximately 40 days from the posting date but may be adjusted based on business needs.
• Candidates may be required to attend certain interview steps in person.
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.