Program Financial Analyst

Peraton•Bethesda, MD

22h•$51,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking Entry-Level Program Financial Analysts to provide dedicated financial support the FAA program in the National Aerospace Sector. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want to develop a strong foundation in program finance, billing, cost control, and government contracting. The selected candidates will focus heavily on executing internal transactions and conducting basic financial analysis, while gaining exposure to complex program operations, forecasting, EAC development, and financial compliance. This position offers substantial growth and mobility opportunities within the program finance organization. Position is located onsite in Bethesda, MD with hybrid flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, data manipulation).
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize financial data effectively.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond to short-notice requests.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework related to financial analysis, accounting, or government contracting.
Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, or other financial/ERP systems (helpful but not required).
Internship experience in finance or administrative support roles.

Responsibilities

Invoicing & Subcontract Financial Management (Primary Focus)
Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely invoices for a large, multi-year government program.
Compile and maintain detailed invoice backup and documentation required by the contract.
Track invoice status, coordinate with customers on billing questions, and support collection of outstanding receivables.
Monitor subcontractor financials including funding and forecasted spend.
Review and process subcontractor invoices.
Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records for the program.
Program Financial Support
Assist in preparing weekly and monthly financial reports specific to the program.
Support forecasting and budget updates by gathering cost, labor, and funding data.
Monitor funding levels, labor charges, subcontractor costs, and other cost elements.
Help create and update Estimates at Completion (EACs) through data validation and coordination with the Program Manager.
Financial Analysis & Compliance
Conduct basic variance analyses and highlight anomalies for senior financial staff.
Assist with audits, customer reviews, and internal compliance checks related to this large program.
Learn and apply government contracting standards (AMS, CAS) as part of day-to-day program activities.
Support review and validation of subcontractor invoices and funding.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with the Program Manager and other program stakeholders on all financial matters.
Coordinate with Contracts, Subcontracts, and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate financial execution.
Respond to urgent or ad hoc financial data requests as needed.
Training, Growth & Mobility
Receive hands-on mentoring from senior leadership supporting the same program.
Gain increasing responsibility over time, including exposure to key program financial processes, deeper analytical tasks, and cross-functional program support.
Build a career path with opportunities to take on more complex roles over time.