Program Finance Analyst

Opportunity to join a leading space and defense manufacturer specializing in advanced space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Program Financial Analyst to join our Program Finance department support their Advanced Systems group. This position is located in Huntsville, AL and offers a 9/80 flex hybrid work schedule.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Project Managers, Control Account Management team (CAMs), and senior technical personnel to ensure uniform application of Earned Value Management procedures.
• Assist in preparation of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR), Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), Estimates At Completion (EACs), and related variance analysis reports for customers and program management.
• Maintain Earned Value requirements, including monthly CDRL reporting, Audit preparation, and ad-hoc requests to support customer requirements.
• Support the transition from IPMR to IPMDAR reporting standards and ensure full compliance with current government requirements, including data-driven delivery in JSON/XML formats and CDRL submissions via the EVM Central Repository.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all IPMDAR-related data artifacts, including Performance Narrative Reports (Format 5), Schedule Performance (Format 6), and Cost Performance (Format 7).
• May interface directly with DCMA auditors / standard surveillance.
• Assist management in program setup and control; establish and maintain cost/schedule baseline and enforce strict change control.
• Assist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries.
• Provide program planning support, including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, variance analysis, status reporting, data validation, and resource planning.
• Track subcontractor status and material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability.
• May assist in development of new business proposals.
• Monitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization, and charge accounts.
• Deliver clear, timely, accurate, and validated information to task leaders and program managers, along with well-founded recommendations to support decision-making.
• Utilizes knowledge of MS Excel programming.
• Assist in the development of Program Control procedures and desktop guides.
• Utilizes experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting.
• Develop standard and ad hoc reports; identify issues, exceptions, and variances; develop solutions to moderately complex issues; follow processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Utilize MS Office Suite and other applications that may include SAP, DELTEK COBRA, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Must possess two or more years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Ability to maintain Earned Value requirements, including monthly CDLR reporting, Audit preparation and ad-hoc request to support customer requirements required.
• Experience interfacing directly with DCMA auditors / standard surveillance required.
• Must be proficient in Excel: V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc.
• Prefer strong background in finance or accounting.
• Experience with DoD (DCAA/DCMA) compliance helpful.
• Must have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• An effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management. Able to work extended hours and travel as may be required.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.