Program Finance Senior Analyst/Analyst

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

1d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together YOUR MISSION True Anomaly's Finance team is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Program Finance Senior Analyst/Analyst to support the execution and financial health of our growing portfolio of space superiority programs. You'll work at the intersection of program management, operations, and finance, helping ensure our programs are delivered on cost, on schedule, and in line with customer and contractual requirements. This is a hands-on role with real visibility. You'll be a trusted financial partner to program managers and functional leaders, contributing directly to how we track, forecast, and report on program performance across a mix of government contract types.

Requirements

3–6 years of finance experience in an aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment
Hands-on experience with program financial management, including budgeting, EAC development, and variance analysis
Understanding of government contract structures (cost-plus, FFP, T&M) and their financial management implications
Solid understanding of GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and cost accounting fundamentals
Strong financial modeling skills in Excel, including Power Query and/or Power Pivot, and Power BI
Ability to communicate financial results and complex concepts clearly to program managers, functional leaders, and executives

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing customer-facing cost and schedule performance reports (e.g., CPR, IMS)
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DCAA compliance requirements
Experience at an early-stage or growth-stage defense technology company
Familiarity with FP&A or program controls platforms
Curiosity about and openness to AI-enabled tools that improve financial analysis, forecasting, or reporting workflows

Responsibilities

Partner cross-functionally with PMO, Supply Chain, and Operations to support planning, execution, and financial oversight of a portfolio of space control programs
Support the quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process for customer-funded programs in alignment with ASC 606 revenue recognition principles
Prepare cost and schedule performance reports for internal leadership and external customers; interface directly with customers when required
Build and maintain program financial models including budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analyses
Monitor program financial performance against baseline, identifying and communicating key cost and schedule variances with clear, actionable insights
Support the development of program financial forecasts for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
Assist in managing the PMO risk and opportunity register to support successful program execution
Contribute to the continuous improvement of program controls processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure