Senior Financial Analyst Defense Projects
Step into a high-impact role with one of the fastest-growing companies serving the defense sector. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst Defense Projects who thrives on tackling complex challenges, delivering high-value insights, and driving meaningful business growth. This is your chance to work on mission-critical programs that support our nation's defensewhile building an exceptional career trajectory.
As a Senior Financial Analyst Defense Projects, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional financial management and analysis that directly drives business growth and operational success in a defense manufacturing environment.
You will:
- Perform business analysis and programmatic activities for defense-related programs, providing data-driven insights to program management teams.
- Develop and track budgets to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program goals.
- Provide critical electronic systems resources to program management teams to ensure flawless program execution.
- Conduct workforce forecasting to inform program planning and resource allocation.
- Compute Earned Value for multiple funding sources to monitor and improve program performance.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates to guide strategic decision-making.
- Participate in revenue forecasts and monthly analysis of actuals to drive operational excellence.
- Interface with program management and estimating groups for proposal activity, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing.
Preferred Basic Knowledge of:
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Education and Experience for Financial Analyst
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant finance experience, OR a minimum of 5 years of prior finance experience in lieu of a degree.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, including variance explanations.
- Experience with budgeting and earned value reporting a plus.
Financial Analyst Required Skills & Abilities
- Expertise in cost/schedule development, budgeting, financial analysis, financial modeling, corporate forecasting, and/or business acquisitions.
- Ability to perform accurate financial calculations for cost/budget analysis.
- Proficiency in handling imported/exported data for reporting and analysis.
- Understanding of general accounting principles and earned value management.
Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear, concise, and professional communication
- Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to challenges
- Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on execution and follow-through
If you are ready to bring your financial expertise to the front lines of defense manufacturing and join a company where your contributions directly shape mission success, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.