Financial Analyst

Herndon Solutions Group; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Herndon Solutions Group at Kennedy Space Center in Florida is seeking a Financial Analyst to join onsite, supporting NASA's Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON). You will compile, validate, and analyze financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, helping drive informed decisions in a fast-paced, contract-driven environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with contract personnel and the Accounting Department, with responsibilities in cost proposals, EAC planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related analytical field.
• Expertise using MS Excel; ability to become proficient in other software applications.
• Ability to think proactively to resolve cost issues before they arise.
• Adept at communicating complex ideas clearly across the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time and priorities effectively.
• Work well in a team-oriented, dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contract funding levels and operating plan variances with detailed tracking.
• Support development of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and variance analysis.
• Collaborate on EAC planning and reviews and adjust as needed.
• Configure Costpoint project structures for accurate cost capture.
• Set up project codes for workforce, billing, and funding uploads.
• Reconcile data exports from accounting to invoices and DRDs with QC.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies to prevent recurrence.
• Support cost proposals and contract modifications, including pricing reviews.
• Partner with Accounting on invoicing, month-end close, and AR/AP.
• Communicate financial performance and variance insights to project managers.
• Participate in meetings with Government customer as needed.
• Manage multiple projects with strong prioritization and deadlines.

Skills

MS Excel

Cost analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related analytical field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

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Exempt Full Time Associate Kennedy Space Center, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1272

Put Your Financial Expertise to Work Supporting NASA!

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, and making an impact?Herndon Solutions Group (HSG) is seeking aFinancial Analyst to join our team onsite atKennedy Space Center, Florida, supporting NASA's Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON).

In this role, you'll do more than analyze numbers. You'll help drive financial accuracy, support critical contract operations, and provide valuable insights that contribute to the success of NASA's mission. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy turning complex financial data into meaningful information, we'd love to hear from you!

General Description

The Financial Analyst is a full-time, dedicated resource reporting onsite at Kennedy Space Center in support of the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON). This position contributes to key project control functions, focusing on compiling, validating, and analyzing financial data to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making. This role operates in a fast-paced environment and involves collaborating with contract personnel to prepare financial reports for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. The analyst will also support ad hoc financial modeling and business analysis efforts, helping drive strategic and operational insights across the organization.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Monitor and analyze contract funding levels and operating plan variances, with detailed tracking down to customer, performance work statement (PWS), and reporting category levels.
• Support the development of Estimates at Completion (EACs), including variance analysis, direct rate impact assessments, level-of-effort phasing, and identification of cost deviations from plan or contract value.
• Collaborate on EAC planning and reviews, proactively identifying when project controls require adjustment to maintain alignment with funding and contractual parameters.
• Configure project structures in Costpoint to ensure accurate cost capture in accordance with contract requirements.
• Set up project codes for workforce assignments, billing and revenue processes, and upload funding and contract values as needed.
• Reconcile data exports from the accounting system to invoices and government Data Requirement Deliverables (DRDs), applying rigorous quality control and assurance practices to validate financial data.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies promptly, identifying root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Provide analytical support for cost proposals and contract modifications, including pricing reviews and rate development for unique scenarios.
• Partner with the Accounting Department to support invoicing, month-end close, accounts receivable/payable, and other financial operations.
• Communicate financial performance and detailed variance insights to internal project managers.
• Participate in and contribute to meetings with the Government customer when necessary.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong prioritization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines consistently.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or another related analytical field
• Expertise using MS Excel, and the ability to become proficient in other software applications.
• Ability to think proactively to resolve cost issues before they arise.
• Adept at communicating complex ideas and concepts in a manner that is easily understood across the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time and multiple priorities effectively to successful completion.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, dynamic, collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek software, including Costpoint.
• Experience with government contracting, including different types of contracts.
• Experience with NASA financial reporting, ability to provide monthly data on actual and planned costs and labor hours, short-term cost projections, estimates to complete, and contract values; 533 Reporting

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
• Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from the office may be required.