Senior Business Analyst - Point Mugu, CA

F3EA Inc

4h•Onsite

About The Position

F3EA is seeking a Senior Business Analyst (Program Financial Operations) to support financial planning, tracking, and execution of Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) efforts at the Point Mugu Sea Range. This role is responsible for ensuring that program financials are accurately planned, tracked, and aligned with execution, supporting an RDT&E effort focused on prototyping, experimentation, and demonstration. The Senior Business Analyst will work closely with program leadership to manage budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) milestones, and deliverables. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can operate in a dynamic environment and maintain financial discipline across a complex, multi-disciplinary program. This position is designed to ensure that financial execution remains aligned with program objectives, timelines, and contractual requirements. The Senior Business Analyst enables disciplined decision-making by providing accurate, timely, and actionable financial insight in support of a complex RDT&E effort.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
5–8 years of experience in program financial management, business analysis, or government contracting environments
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking for programs or projects
Strong understanding of program financial reporting and variance analysis
Experience supporting monthly financial reporting and program status updates
Proficiency with financial systems and tools (e.g., Unanet, Excel, or similar platforms)
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD programs, RDT&E efforts, or test and evaluation (T&E) environments
Familiarity with IDIQ contracts, task orders, and cost-type contracts
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles (FAR Part 31, 15.404-1, etc.)
Experience tracking ODCs and contract-specific cost elements
Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and program performance metrics
Experience supporting audit readiness and compliance reporting
Prior military or defense contractor experience

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of program financial plans, including budgeting and forecasting
Track and manage program costs, ensuring alignment with funding profiles and execution timelines
Perform variance analysis, identifying and explaining differences between planned and actual costs
Support development and maintenance of monthly financial reports, including cost, schedule, and performance data
Align financial tracking with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and program milestones
Support preparation of Contractor RDT&E Progress & Financial Status Reports (CDRL A001) and other required deliverables
Track and report Other Direct Costs (ODCs), ensuring expenditures are properly documented and aligned to R&D activities and milestones
Assist in development of cost projections and burn rate analysis, supporting program decision-making
Support invoicing and financial reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
Coordinate with program leadership, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure financial visibility across all activities
Maintain documentation supporting financial audits, reviews, and compliance requirements
Assist with pricing inputs, proposal development, and program growth efforts as required
Identify financial risks and provide recommendations to support cost control and program efficiency