Senior Specialist, Finance (Grade P10)
About The Position
In this role, you will support the financial planning, forecasting, and execution of complex government and aerospace programs by partnering closely with Program Management and operational leadership. You will help manage program financial performance across areas such as budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, revenue recognition, Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and long-range forecasting. This role requires strong analytical and operational finance skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that support program execution, risk management, and strategic decision-making. You will operate across matrixed teams while helping ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, corporate financial policies, and program financial objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in government program finance, aerospace, defense, or related industries
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost control, EAC development, variance analysis, and revenue recognition activities
- Familiarity with government contracting environments and financial compliance requirements including FAR, DFAR, CAS, and SOX
- Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and related ERP/financial management systems
- Strong understanding of financial analysis principles, program controls, and operational finance processes
- Advanced Excel skills with ability to analyze, model, and present financial data effectively
- Experience supporting audits, contract reporting requirements, and executive-level financial reporting
- Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications, advanced degrees, or experience supporting complex aerospace/DoD programs preferred
Responsibilities
- Support program financial execution across budgeting, forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) activities
- Partner closely with Program Management and operational teams to monitor financial performance, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies
- Prepare executive-level financial reporting, program reviews, dashboards, and monthly operational presentations
- Support monthly close activities including accruals, journal entries, revenue recognition, and P&L reporting
- Assist with Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, manpower forecasting, backlog reporting, and long-range financial planning activities
- Analyze program financial data to identify trends, forecast impacts, and support operational decision-making
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFAR, CAS, SOX, GAAP/IFRS, and corporate financial reporting requirements
- Support government audit activities, contractual reporting requirements, and financial compliance initiatives
- Drive process improvement initiatives focused on reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial visibility
- Mentor and support junior financial analysts while collaborating across finance, contracts, program management, and operational teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
