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Calista Corporation

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About The Position

Yulista Services LLC Regular Primary Function Reports administratively to the CHARLES IDIQ Business Manager in Houston and functionally to the AFRC Program Manager. Provides comprehensive business, financial, and subcontractor cost management support for Yulista’s Flight Operation Support (FOS) Task Order at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). Responsible for performing budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting in collaboration with the Program Manager, Program Analyst, Contracts Administrator, and subcontractor business personnel. Ensures all financial activities comply with company policies, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and NASA contract requirements, while maintaining accuracy and transparency across all Government and subcontract interfaces. Essential Duties Financial Management & Analysis Collect, reconcile, and analyze labor, material, travel, and subcontractor costs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with task order funding. Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly financial reports, forecasts, and cost performance summaries for Program Manager and Business Manager review. Track budget execution against baseline, providing variance explanations and funding projections. Support development of Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts and contribute financial input for NASA reporting deliverables. Subcontractor Financial Coordination Serve as the primary financial interface between Yulista and subcontractor business/finance representatives. Review and validate subcontractor invoices, labor reports, and travel charges to ensure compliance with subcontract terms and funding allocations. Coordinate with the Contracts Administrator to confirm subcontract values, period of performance, and modification status. Track subcontractor funding and ceiling limits, providing early warning of potential underruns or overruns. Support subcontractor accruals, budget updates, and cost data integration into monthly task order reporting. Assist in pre-award cost evaluation and rate verification for new or modified subcontract tasking. Program & Contract Support Collaborate with the Program Analyst and Contracts Administrator to ensure financial data aligns with contractual obligations and approved work scope. Provide cost inputs for contract modifications, BOEs, and change proposals as requested by the Business Manager or Program Manager. Support monthly billing and revenue recognition processes, validating data accuracy prior to submission. Maintain auditable financial records and documentation per company policy and NASA reporting standards. Accounting Systems & Compliance Enter, reconcile, and extract cost data from Deltek Costpoint (including Labor, Projects, and Business Intelligence modules). Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31, CAS, and Yulista accounting policies for cost-type and hybrid contracts. Support internal and external audits, DCMA/DCAA reviews, and customer data requests. Assist with travel and expense reconciliation, purchase card reporting, and accounts payable verification for all AFRC site expenditures. Reporting & Communication Prepare cost and funding status charts, burn-rate analyses, and Power BI/Excel dashboards for internal and customer presentations. Communicate funding execution, cost performance, and subcontractor expenditure trends to the Program Manager, Business Manager, and Contracts Manager. Support Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs), risk boards, and management meetings with updated cost and performance metrics. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and subcontractor data integration. Recommend process improvements for cost reporting accuracy, timeliness, and transparency. Participate in Yulista corporate initiatives to enhance business system efficiency and standardization across task orders. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Works as a key member of the AFRC Program Management Office, coordinating daily with the Program Analyst, Contracts Administrator, and subcontractor financial points of contact. Provides guidance to administrative staff and ensures financial data accuracy across internal and subcontractor submissions.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience accepted.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of financial management experience supporting U.S. Government cost-type contracts, including subcontractor coordination and analysis.
Systems: Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Excel, and data reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or Cognos).
Knowledge: Working knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, NASA financial regulations, and subcontractor cost controls.
Security: Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Other: Must pass background and drug screening; capable of maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on financial accuracy and compliance.
Advanced proficiency with Deltek Costpoint (Labor, Projects, Travel, and Business Intelligence modules).
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and data visualization).
Familiarity with NASA 533M/533Q and financial reporting requirements for cost-type contracts.
Solid understanding of FAR/DFARS, CAS, and subcontractor cost management principles.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface effectively with Yulista management, NASA customers, and subcontractor business personnel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High degree of integrity and discretion when handling proprietary or sensitive cost data.

Responsibilities

Collect, reconcile, and analyze labor, material, travel, and subcontractor costs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with task order funding.
Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly financial reports, forecasts, and cost performance summaries for Program Manager and Business Manager review.
Track budget execution against baseline, providing variance explanations and funding projections.
Support development of Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts and contribute financial input for NASA reporting deliverables.
Serve as the primary financial interface between Yulista and subcontractor business/finance representatives.
Review and validate subcontractor invoices, labor reports, and travel charges to ensure compliance with subcontract terms and funding allocations.
Coordinate with the Contracts Administrator to confirm subcontract values, period of performance, and modification status.
Track subcontractor funding and ceiling limits, providing early warning of potential underruns or overruns.
Support subcontractor accruals, budget updates, and cost data integration into monthly task order reporting.
Assist in pre-award cost evaluation and rate verification for new or modified subcontract tasking.
Collaborate with the Program Analyst and Contracts Administrator to ensure financial data aligns with contractual obligations and approved work scope.
Provide cost inputs for contract modifications, BOEs, and change proposals as requested by the Business Manager or Program Manager.
Support monthly billing and revenue recognition processes, validating data accuracy prior to submission.
Maintain auditable financial records and documentation per company policy and NASA reporting standards.
Enter, reconcile, and extract cost data from Deltek Costpoint (including Labor, Projects, and Business Intelligence modules).
Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31, CAS, and Yulista accounting policies for cost-type and hybrid contracts.
Support internal and external audits, DCMA/DCAA reviews, and customer data requests.
Assist with travel and expense reconciliation, purchase card reporting, and accounts payable verification for all AFRC site expenditures.
Prepare cost and funding status charts, burn-rate analyses, and Power BI/Excel dashboards for internal and customer presentations.
Communicate funding execution, cost performance, and subcontractor expenditure trends to the Program Manager, Business Manager, and Contracts Manager.
Support Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs), risk boards, and management meetings with updated cost and performance metrics.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and subcontractor data integration.
Recommend process improvements for cost reporting accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
Participate in Yulista corporate initiatives to enhance business system efficiency and standardization across task orders.