Senior Specialist, Program Financial Analyst

McCulloh Consulting•Camden, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McCulloh Consulting is recruiting a Senior Specialist, Program Financial Analyst for a confidential aerospace and defense client in Camden, New Jersey. The role supports complex, highly visible programs and provides opportunities to improve financial processes and mentor junior team members. The Senior Specialist will maintain the accuracy and integrity of Earned Value Management data across multiple programs. Working with limited supervision, the analyst will support forecasting, financial planning, program controls, reporting, audits, and proposal development in partnership with program leadership and cross-functional teams. The position is on-site in Camden and follows a 9/80 schedule: 80 hours across nine workdays during each two-week period, with every other Friday off. Occasional travel is required, and relocation assistance is available. The anticipated base salary range is $100,000–$164,000 annually. The position is not eligible for commission, bonus compensation, or overtime. The client offers a comprehensive benefits package, with specific programs and options potentially varying based on hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field.
At least six years of relevant program finance, financial analysis, or program controls experience.
Experience supporting program finance within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management concepts, reporting, and processes.
Experience using Cobra and SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, financial planning, and Estimate at Completion development.
Working knowledge of risk management, financial management, work breakdown structures, change management, cost estimating, configuration management, operations, procurement, and system surveillance.
Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, ANSI/EIA-748, the EVM Implementation Guide, and NDIA intent guides.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple competing demands.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA.
PMP, EVMP, or a similar professional certification.
Experience managing the financials for a highly visible program.
Experience participating in a leadership development program.
Knowledge of government contracts, funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analysis.
Experience supporting CPAF, CPFF, T&M, FFP, or similar contract types.
Experience coaching or mentoring junior finance professionals.

Responsibilities

Maintain Earned Value Management data integrity for multiple programs using Cobra and SAP.
Forecast program performance metrics, profitability, cash flow, and other financial measures.
Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and variance analysis against financial plans.
Create, maintain, and update projects in SAP.
Ensure Estimate at Completion accuracy for assigned programs and efforts.
Prepare Integrated Program Management Report deliverables, including Formats 1–5 and 7.
Create and review variance reports using Control Account Manager input.
Establish and maintain program baseline budgets for performance measurement.
Prepare moderately complex proposal cost estimates and pricing data.
Support internal and external audits for assigned programs.
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
Recommend improvements to financial systems, reporting practices, and operational processes.
Collaborate across finance, program management, operations, procurement, and other business functions.
Mentor junior team members as needed.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by leadership.