Program Financial Analyst I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Englewood, CO

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About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your analysis and finance skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! The Program Financial Analyst I is responsible for reviewing, monitoring, and controlling project data to support internal and external project reporting. This role involves preparing budgets and schedules for contract work, assisting with cost proposals, pricing documentation, and performing cost variance analysis to ensure realistic contract cost and schedule baselines are maintained. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or a related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate program and financial related information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor, and control project data for internal and external project reporting.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with cost proposals and pricing documentation.
• Conduct "what-if" cost analysis, program cost forecasts, and cost variance analysis.
• Monitor outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees