Senior Program Finance Analyst

About the role

The Senior Program Finance Analyst partners with program managers to own financial performance of defense programs from proposal through closeout. This role drives forecasting, margin and cash analysis, risk identification, and decision support while contributing to company‑wide planning and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bottom‑up Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) aligned with technical, schedule and contractual plans.
• Forecast and analyze bookings, backlog, revenue, margin, cash flow, funding and working capital; identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with program management, engineering, operations, contracts, supply chain and accounting to improve program performance and support timely decisions.
• Prepare and present recurring program financial reviews to leadership, communicating performance drivers, forecast changes, risks and required actions.
• Support proposal pricing and capture activities by evaluating cost, schedule, contract, profitability and cash assumptions.
• Assist accounting with ASC 606 revenue recognition and compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Contribute to the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts and long‑range planning by consolidating program outlooks.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, KPIs and scenario analyses that link program execution to company outcomes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years progressive experience in program finance or controls supporting DoD, aerospace or other U.S. government contracts.
• Demonstrated ownership of program financial performance, including EAC/ETC development, variance analysis, cash flow and risk management.
• Strong understanding of government contract structures (FFP, cost‑reimbursement, T&M) and related financial implications.
• Ability to operate independently, influence cross‑functional stakeholders and build trusted partnerships.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel – building financial models, forecasts and executive‑ready analyses.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated cost‑schedule performance analysis.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP and ASC 606 accounting standards.

What we offer

• Salary range $120,000 – $150,000 based on experience.
• Full‑time employee benefits: 100% health, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, short and long‑term disability, FSA, 401(k) plan and voluntary worksite benefits.
• Potential discretionary annual bonus tied to individual and company performance.