Senior Specialist, Program Finance
About The Position
The Surveillance and Strike group is seeking a program finance analyst to support financial control of complex programs. The role partners with Program Managers and functional teams to establish and maintain program financial plans, perform analyses, and prepare reports that help ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines. It performs or assists with funding profiles, sales outlook, cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and analyses of program cost and schedule health to support financial objectives. The position also supports finance leadership in analyzing performance data to identify early indicators of program health, reviews and approves financial planning and control recommendations, monitors adherence to approved budgets, and supports internal and external audits. The position supports major Cost Plus and Fixed Price programs with contractual Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting requirements. Its work includes preparing earned value deliverables and variance analyses, change management, estimate-at-completion analysis and reporting, forecasting and analyzing orders, revenue, operating income, and PWC, and monitoring and controlling costs. It interfaces with management, program offices, and functional departments to support programs. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance. The role is located in Ashburn, Virginia, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience, or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
- Experience using PeopleSoft, COBRA, Hyperion, and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and a professional demeanor; ability to work effectively with junior through upper-level coworkers.
- Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills; self-directed, proactive, and attentive to communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Highly motivated and comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven environment where accountability and attention to detail are critical.
Responsibilities
- Support major Cost Plus and Fixed Price programs with contractual EVMS reporting requirements.
- Prepare earned value deliverables and variance analyses for internal management and customers.
- Perform change management, estimate-at-completion (EAC) analysis, and reporting.
- Forecast and analyze orders, revenue, operating income, and PWC.
- Monitor and control costs and program adherence to approved budgets.
- Support Program Managers and functional teams in establishing and maintaining program financial plans.
- Perform or assist with funding profiles, sales outlook, cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and analyses of program cost and schedule health.
- Analyze performance data with finance leadership to provide early indicators of program health.
- Review and approve financial planning and control recommendations.
- Interface with management, the Program Office, and functional departments to support programs.
- Support internal and external audits.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
