Senior Financial Analyst (5098)

Overview

This role is for a Senior Program Financial Analyst with deep expertise in contract financial management. The analyst will lead and administer budget preparation, estimating, and expenditure tracking for large, complex contracts and programs. They will work closely with the Program Manager to define contract goals and objectives and recommend actions to improve financial progress and performance. The position involves significant interaction with program management, senior technical staff, and various functional groups including Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Accounts Receivable, and Procurement. The analyst will also engage with external clients such as Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer Representatives. While overseeing work assignments of other Financial Analysts, this role does not include career management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of large contracts or multiple complex tasking delivery lines (TDLs), including cost, schedule, and funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analysis.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and time-phased budgets and schedules.
• Ensure contract setup complies with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Prepare overall Contract financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet submission deadlines.
• Identify contract risks and profit improvement opportunities; collaborate with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, and Finance/Accounting to resolve issues.
• Review and assess contract modifications and advise program management on impacts.
• Monitor costs and manpower to ensure actuals remain within Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) ceilings and budgets.
• Perform analytical reviews and arithmetic checks of contract-level cost reporting documentation.
• Prepare accurate contract variance analysis and reporting.
• Monitor financial trends across multiple subcontractors and taskings.
• Collaborate with procurement and subcontracts departments to provide funding input for subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead development of Internal Program Review (IPR) presentations for management.
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) ensuring contractual and customer deliverable compliance.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Monitor funding status and provide timely notifications by line-item detail.
• Represent the Finance Team in leadership meetings, providing financial insights, risks, and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including process automation, dashboarding, and standardization within the Financial Analyst team.
• Support accounts receivable during billing processing; monitor billing status and resolve unbilled issues with Finance, Contracts, Accounting, and PMO.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure accurate cost and commitment reporting.
• Ensure program revenue and profit are recorded in compliance with the EAC.
• Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on optimal strategies.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR, and all company policies related to contract performance and financials.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project cost control, financial management, contract interpretation, and budget development.
• Deep knowledge of contract types, execution methods, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Functional knowledge of contract types and project control methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong data management, problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to build relationships across functional teams and internal business partners.
• High School Diploma required.
• Must be clearable if required based on contractual requirements.
• U.S. citizenship required for work under Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Prior experience with GSA AAS/FEDSIM contracts.
• Experience with international policies, expatriates, and Department of Defense allowances (housing and cost of living).
• Strong experience managing multiple funding activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $98,000 - $125,000 USD annually.
• Competitive compensation package considering geographic location, contract labor categories, prior experience, skills, education, and certifications.
• Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, retirement plans, and learning and development opportunities.

Location

• Position location details are not specified.

Additional Information

• Selected applicants may be subject to background investigations and education verification.
• This employer does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or immigration-related support for this position.