Financial Analyst II – FP&A for NASA Projects

Herndon Solutions Group; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Space Center is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for NASA projects. Under the Finance Manager, you will drive data-driven decisions, build models, and ensure reporting accuracy.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor's in finance or related field and experience in government contracting; Costpoint/Deltek proficiency is preferred. You will collaborate across teams to optimize project budgets and support external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related analytical field.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in Government contracting financial management.
• Expertise in using MS Excel (pivot tables, xlookups, sumifs) and ability to become proficient in other software applications.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with cross-team collaboration and influence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate peak periods and surge requirements.
• Experience with government contracting, including cost-plus type contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual Operating Plan (OP) budgeting process, including timeline development, coordination of inputs across departments, and preparation of customer level financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance against key metrics and provide insights to leadership to drive decisions.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.
• Serve as a key financial partner across teams and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EACs) and variance explanations, assessing direct rate impacts and contract costs.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to align EACs with overall financial strategy.
• Utilize Costpoint (or similar ERP systems) to support project setup, billing, revenue tracking, funding uploads, and contract value management.
• Ensure data integrity by validating accounting exports, reconciling invoices, and reviewing DRDs.
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies to prevent future errors.

Skills

MS Excel

Financial modeling

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Costpoint

Deltek

Job description

Kennedy Space Center is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for NASA projects. Under the Finance Manager, you will drive data-driven decisions, build models, and ensure reporting accuracy.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor's in finance or related field and experience in government contracting; Costpoint/Deltek proficiency is preferred. You will collaborate across teams to optimize project budgets and support external audits.