Senior FP&A Analyst - Government Contracting

Location: Phoenix Metro Area, AZ (Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Compensation: $115,000 - $140,000 + comprehensive benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our growing government contracting organization. This position will serve as a key business partner to Program Management and Executive Leadership, driving financial planning, forecasting, and program performance analysis across multiple contracts and business initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and full-cycle FP&A processes, with a proven ability to turn complex financial data into actionable business insights.

What You'll Do

Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities

Develop and maintain program and corporate financial models

Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages

Perform detailed variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial performance

Own EAC development and ongoing forecast accuracy across government programs

Analyze EVM metrics, including CPI, SPI, VAC, and TCPI, to assess program health and identify financial risks

Partner directly with Program Managers to monitor contract performance, cost trends, and profitability

Support revenue forecasting, labor planning, backlog analysis, and indirect rate forecasting

Build executive-level dashboards, presentations, and ad hoc business analyses

Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and margin enhancement

Support strategic planning, pricing initiatives, and special projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of FP&A, Program Finance, or Government Contracting Finance experience
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills
• Experience supporting Cost Plus, Fixed Price, and Time & Materials government contracts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities
• Must reside within the Phoenix Metro Area
• Ability to work onsite four days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Cobra, Unanet, Power BI, Hyperion, or similar tools
• Knowledge of FAR and government contracting financial practices
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or related certification
• Experience supporting DoD, Aerospace & Defense, or Federal Government programs

Why Join Us?

• Visible, high-impact role supporting critical government programs
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and program management teams
• Opportunity to influence strategic and operational decisions
• Growing organization with strong career advancement potential
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hybrid schedule with one remote day per week

Salary Range:$110,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Apply today to join a team where your FP&A expertise, EVM knowledge, and strategic mindset will directly contribute to program success and business growth.