Sr Financial Analyst

Vantor•Herndon, VA

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial analysis and project control support for government contracts. The role partners with program managers, accounting, and contracts teams to monitor project performance, track funding and expenditures, support invoicing and subcontract oversight, and develop operating plans and forecasts. The analyst maintains project financial data, reports on risks and performance, and recommends improvements to financial reporting, forecasting, and project control processes. The position requires U.S. Person status, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. The role may require schedule flexibility during month-end close and tight deliverable deadlines.

Requirements

U.S. Person status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5–7 years of progressive financial analysis experience supporting government contracts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described.
2–5 years of experience in government contract financial management, including contract budgets, funded values, cost tracking, and project profitability.
Demonstrated experience in project control analysis, invoice tracking, subcontract financial tracking, and contract funding monitoring.
Experience developing annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, and variance analyses.
1–2 years of Deltek Costpoint experience, including hands-on experience with Costpoint Planning for budgeting and forecasting.
Advanced-level Microsoft Excel experience and ability to analyze, reconcile, and summarize complex financial data.
Ability to communicate financial results clearly and work effectively with program managers, accounting, contracts, and leadership.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing monthly reporting deadlines.
Flexibility in work schedule during month-end close and tight deliverable deadlines.
Demonstrated ability using AI/automation tools.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with project controls practices and principles, including rules of engagement, status reporting, and what-if analysis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to challenges in a growth environment.
Strong data analytical skills supporting the financial and analytical requirements of the position.
Experience supporting cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contracts.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and government contractor accounting practices.
Experience supporting financial reviews, audits, and process improvements.
Active Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform project control analysis, monitoring budgets, actual costs, commitments, estimates to complete, and estimates at completion.
Track contract funding levels, expenditures, and remaining funded balances; identify potential funding shortfalls and coordinate timely updates with program and contracts teams.
Track customer invoices, billing status, and outstanding receivables; work with accounting and program teams to resolve discrepancies and support timely billing and collection.
Monitor subcontract budgets, commitments, invoices, and expenditures against authorized values and funding.
Support development of the annual operating plan, including project budgets, revenue, expenses, and staffing assumptions.
Prepare monthly forecasts using Costpoint Planning, incorporating current project performance, staffing plans, subcontract costs, and anticipated funding changes.
Conduct monthly variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and the annual operating plan; explain key drivers and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare financial reports and communicate project risks, opportunities, and performance trends to program managers and leadership.
Maintain accurate project financial data in Deltek Costpoint and reconcile reporting discrepancies with accounting.
Improve financial reporting, forecasting, and project control processes to strengthen accuracy and visibility.
Coordinate with other functional teams, including Accounting, Contracts, and Human Resources, while working independently and collaboratively.
Review and analyze contract awards and modifications to ensure programs meet financial requirements and expectations.
Coordinate project setup, labor assignments, and WBS structure with project teams and Project Accounting.
Partner proactively with program management, providing analysis and recommendations within the scope of program control.
Support preparation of client status reports, program reviews, and program-related financial requests for clients, internal management, and other stakeholders.
Support development and maintenance of portfolio forecasts during monthly updates.
Monitor and review project expenditures for accuracy and consistency.
Collaborate with Accounting to resolve discrepancies or mis-coded expenditures.