Finance Program Analyst: Data, Budgeting & Reporting

Saalex Corporation in; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Benefit

Job summary

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Junior Program Analyst (Finance) in Ridgecrest, CA. This full-time role supports TARIF operations with program tracking, financial oversight, reporting, and process improvement.

The position requires strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to learn quickly while coordinating with internal teams and government stakeholders. The analyst will utilize Microsoft Project, Jira, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting, and will pursue

Qualifications

• Experience in program or project management, budgeting, financial tracking, or contract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), data reporting, and stakeholder coordination is beneficial but can be developed on the job.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).

Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedules, deadlines, and milestones.
• Support the tracking of program performance and deliverables.
• Assist in identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Utilize and assist in development of Microsoft Project and Jira Boards for task management and project tracking tools.
• Track financial data related to program execution.
• Assist in budget forecasting and expenditure tracking.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with contract requirements.
• Organize and analyze program data for leadership presentations.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain program documentation and compliance records.
• Assist in streamlining project workflows and operational processes.
• Coordinate meeting materials and ensure timely delivery of presentations.
• Work with TARIF stakeholders to maintain alignment with program objectives.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Financial tracking

Communication

WBS data reporting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Power BI

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Junior Program Analyst (Finance) in Ridgecrest, CA. This full-time role supports TARIF operations with program tracking, financial oversight, reporting, and process improvement.

The position requires strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to learn quickly while coordinating with internal teams and government stakeholders. The analyst will utilize Microsoft Project, Jira, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting, and will pursue