Entry-Level Program Finance Analyst: EVMS & EAC

Jobtailor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a finance professional to partner with program management on national defense contracts. You will apply EVMS principles, manage WBS and charge numbers, and produce performance metrics for budget, schedule, and EAC.

The role requires 3-5 years of related experience, knowledge of FAR/CAS/DFARS, and the ability to communicate complex data to all management levels. Proficiency in ERP/Cobra and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Able to use EVMS principles in daily operations.
• Knowledge of program financial controls with DoD programs.
• Knowledge of FAR/CAS/DFARS and relevant regs.
• Knowledge of contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M).
• Knowledge of revenue recognition concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal/external customers to support contracts for national defense with financial acumen.
• Provides timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance using Earned Value or related processes.
• Supports baseline development activities and development of charge numbers and WBS.
• Updates program tools (ERP or Cobra) with required changes.
• Analyzes and reports variances to budget and aids recovery plans.
• Assesses risks & opportunities to baseline cost, schedule, and EAC.
• Maintains the Project-Activity Structure (Charge Numbers).
• Completes EAC process timely with time-phased updates.
• Develops and monitors program-level time-phased revenue plans for forecast, budget, and 5-year planning.
• Provides inputs and narrative for PMRs and QBRs.
• Performs invoicing and collects receivables in a timely manner.
• Communicates status of program financials including funding status and cancellations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Independent work

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Cobra

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a finance professional to partner with program management on national defense contracts. You will apply EVMS principles, manage WBS and charge numbers, and produce performance metrics for budget, schedule, and EAC.

The role requires 3-5 years of related experience, knowledge of FAR/CAS/DFARS, and the ability to communicate complex data to all management levels. Proficiency in ERP/Cobra and strong analytical skills are essential.