Project Finance Analyst

Precise Systems, Inc. • Lexington Park, MD

4d • $68,090 - $102,136 • Hybrid

About The Position

Precise Systems seeks a Project Finance Analyst to support its Corporate Team in a fast-paced environment. The role works with operational project management, accounting, subcontracts, billing, customers, and other stakeholders to manage project and program financial performance. The successful candidate brings a positive, customer-service focus and the ability to listen actively, understand customer needs, inspire teamwork, and recommend solutions.

The position follows a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the office at the PAX River headquarters. A bachelor's degree is required, although an additional four years of experience may substitute for the degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.

The stated annualized salary range is $68,090.42 to $102,135.62. Precise Systems describes employee recognition through its STAR Award program and notes that its broader benefits summary is available on its website.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; an additional four years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Four years of equivalent experience in government contract project finance or a similar position.
• Thorough understanding of government contract types and related terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated experience with contracts featuring large CLIN structures and detailed reporting requirements.
• Ability to strategically analyze data, provide comprehensive solutions to problems, and independently manage workload to meet customer needs.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge, including advanced formulas and pivot tables.
• Track record of building effective working relationships and communicating successfully with senior-level internal and external stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Deltek or CostPoint experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operational Project Management to develop, review, and update project and program budgets, forecasts, and estimates-at-completion (EAC), including associated reporting and analysis.
• Monitor and review project and program expenditures for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with the accounting department on project setup structure and process.
• Review, monitor, and report project financial performance, including revenue, costs, and margins; identify and present potential deviations from budgets or forecasts to management and recommend actions or improvements.
• Partner proactively with program management to understand and track program risks and challenges, recommend solutions, and ensure risk mitigation activities are in place as needed.
• Assist with establishing, maintaining, and updating financial processes and procedures.
• Prepare or support client status reports, integrated program reviews, and ad hoc program-related financial requests from clients, management, and other stakeholders.
• Support the subcontractor and vendor cost management lifecycle, including setting up purchase requests, tracking invoices and payments, and developing supporting documentation for accruals.
• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy, timeliness, and completion; collaborate with the Subcontracts Department to ensure subcontractor funding is current, in place, and aligned with the prime contract.
• Review and approve invoices for submission to customers.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Billing to address customer billing questions and review and resolve unbilled charges.

Benefits

• STAR Award recognition program for exceptional performance and alignment with company core values.
• The company references a comprehensive employee benefits summary, but specific benefits are not listed in the job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time