Senior Program Financial Analyst

About This Role

This role supports complex government contracts, handling financial planning, compliance, and execution for defense and government programs from proposal through closeout in a remote setting. The Senior Program Financial Analyst acts as a strategic financial partner to Program Management, Contracts, and Accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for assigned programs
• Develop and maintain program budgets, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and revenue forecasts
• Conduct monthly financial reviews with Program Managers, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
• Prepare and analyze cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and internal accounting policies
• Support revenue recognition, cost allocation, indirect rate application, and project setup per contract terms
• Partner with Accounting on month end close, billing, and reconciliation of program financials
• Support incurred cost submissions and audit activities including DCAA, DCMA, and internal audits
• Provide financial oversight for Cost Plus, Time and Materials, and Fixed Price contracts
• Monitor contract funding, ceilings, burn rates, and fee or profit recognition

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in government contracting with progressive responsibility in program finance or project accounting
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
• Hands on experience supporting Cost Reimbursable, Time and Materials, and Fixed Price contracts
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial data to non financial stakeholders
• Must be a United States citizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government contracting with progressive responsibility in program finance or project accounting

Skills

* Required skills