External Job Posting Title Program Finance Analyst

Peraton; Washington; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support program financial operations, budgeting, and data analysis across multiple government projects. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with government financial processes.

You will work closely with the Program Manager to collect data, prepare spend plans, allocate resources, and generate monthly reports. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with opportunities for advancement and a focus on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a Polygraph.
• Experience in financial analysis or government budgeting/finance.
• Strong understanding of federal financial systems and processes (e.g., DARTS, MIPR).
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager in collecting and analyzing financial data for RFIs related to program financial management.
• Coordinate and manage periodic data calls with Service Intelligence Centers to consolidate financial information.
• Develop and route financial documentation including spend plans, allocation tables, budget submissions, and statements.
• Compile and generate monthly financial reports detailing obligations and expenditures.
• Respond to CFO taskings and track spend plan changes and financial recording of actions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience OR Master's with 6+ years

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Analyst to support our program’s financial operations. The analyst will work closely with the Program Manager to ensure effective financial management across various projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in budgeting, data analysis, and government financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Manager in collecting and analyzing financial data to support Requests for Information (RFIs) related to program financial management.
• Coordinate and manage periodic data calls with Service Intelligence Centers to consolidate and validate financial information.
• Develop and route financial documentation including:
• Spend plans and allocation tables
• CBJC/CJB language
• Low Priority List (LPL) items
• Budget submissions and impact statements
• RECLAMA submissions
• Compile and generate monthly financial reports detailing obligations and expenditures in support of enterprise consolidation efforts.
• Respond to DARTS/Coliseum and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) taskings as needed.
• Track and document spend plan changes and support financial recording of MIPR and contracting actions.
• Serve as the Travel and Reporting Track Manager, maintaining oversight of related activities and compliance.
• Execute additional duties as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of the degree requirement
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a Polygraph
• Experience in financial analysis or government budgeting/finance.
• Strong understanding of federal financial systems and processes (e.g., DARTS, MIPR procedures).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Service Intelligence Centers or in a government/military financial management setting.
• Knowledge of CBJC/CJB processes and terminology.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.