Financial Program Analyst III

Iridium Satellite•McLean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. The company is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, fostering an empowering and inclusive culture where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Iridium is seeking a talented, hands on Program Finance Analyst III to join their accounting team. This role involves compiling, reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on government programs, with heavy involvement in ongoing reporting requirements and analysis for established programs. The analyst will work closely with program managers, contracts, and the business unit, and perform a variety of accounting related activities in connection to government programs.

Requirements

Good understanding of multiple contract types: CPAF, CPFF, CPIF, FFP, IDIQ, T&M.
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to identify risks, evaluate the probability and magnitude, and implement risk-mitigating strategies.
Hands-on experience in the development, maintenance, and/or tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS’s) / Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types.
Accounting experience in support of government programs.
Strong MS Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables / Advanced formulas) and Office skills (e.g. PowerPoint).
Strong organization, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Be active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others.
Take initiative and identify ways to add value through innovative solutions.
Applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in government contracting

Responsibilities

Work with project managers, contracts, accounting, and the business to support project team members in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract types, size, and complexity.
Develop, maintain, and update program Estimates-at-Complete (EACs) and Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs) monthly to ensure proper cost accounting and revenue recognition per each contract.
Track Contract Value and Funded Value with percent complete analysis, including subcontractor / vendor obligations, funding limitation notices and support PMO with other program related reporting.
Prepare and support any Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Support corporate planning for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
Ensure that all required finance inputs, including internal and external reporting, are prepared, reviewed, and submitted on time with documented assumptions.
Create financial charts in support of monthly program reviews to highlight funding status, unbilled analysis, aged receivables, utilization, and risks and opportunities.
Identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required.
Support month-end close process, accrual preparation and review, and interpret variance/trend analyses for actuals compared to budget and forecast.
Program life-cycle activities such as project setup/maintenance, invoicing support, and contract closeout activities.
Support invoicing of CPFF/CR/FFP & TM contract types and develop any backup support for submission.
Implement improvements of financial policies and procedures in support of projects.
Support of government compliance and audit activities.