Program Financial Analyst

Long Wave Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Financial Analyst supports the Finance department with cost, resource, and schedule forecasting; project budgeting and analysis; Estimates at Completion (EACs); Earned Value Management (EVM); pricing; and cost proposals. The role works with program managers and other staff to analyze program financial performance, develop forecasts, prepare reports, and support budgeting and process-improvement efforts. This position is on-site in Oklahoma City in an office environment. Occasional travel may be expected to locations where specific attire is necessary. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of related experience.
Proficient understanding of government contract types, such as FFP, T&M, CPFF, and CPIF, and their rules and regulations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills, good oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to learn new custom systems and software used by Long Wave.
Ability to collaborate with program managers and departmental staff, as well as independently take on projects and responsibilities.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Active Department of Defense security clearance preferred.
Experience with project-based accounting procedures.
Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government contractor cost structures.
Familiarity and experience with the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar government contractor accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and monthly program reviews.
Analyze Requests for Proposals, develop pricing models, and assist with writing cost volumes.
Work with program managers to develop accurate forecasts, schedules, and Estimates at Completion for select projects.
Monitor and analyze program expenditures to ensure accurate cost classification and future estimates.
Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data.
Produce and distribute monthly reports, including financial variance and hours analysis reports.
Analyze monthly cost variances and prepare explanations for management presentations.
Assist with department development and recommend process-improvement initiatives.
Assist with the annual corporate budget development process and annual operating plans.
Ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.