PMO Support Analyst

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matching 401(k)

ESOP

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Company paid leave, compensation time,

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Support Analyst (PMO) to join the finance-focused project management office. You will analyze large defense program financials, develop forecasts, and report on performance to program leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, experience with government contracts, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior staff. This onsite role offers solid benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with government contract types (FFP, Cost Plus, T&M, OTA).
• Experience in program financial management and EAC/ETC forecasting.
• Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills.
• Degree in accounting or STEM field preferred.
• 4+ years related experience; 5–8 years preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed financial forecasts and reporting models.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot data trends.
• Ability to communicate financial information to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced program environment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting for large defense programs.
• Develop and maintain program financial forecasts (ETC/EAC).
• Monitor burn rates, FTE utilization, funding, and expenditures.
• Analyze variances and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Develop dashboards and trackers for program performance.
• Prepare financial data and charts for PMRs and reviews.
• Collaborate with PMs and technical leads on labor and cost forecasts.
• Analyze staffing trends to align execution with plans.
• Support revenue, cost, profit/margin analysis.
• Lead baseline development and forecasting activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Accounting or STEM degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Unanet

Job description

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research is seeking a Program Support Analyst (PMO)

to support the financial management and execution of large, complex defense programs. This position will work closely with Program Managers, technical leads, contracts, and finance personnel to provide accurate and timely analysis of program financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and Excel skills, an understanding of government contracting and program finance, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable information for program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting for large defense programs, including analysis of actual costs, budgets, forecasts, and program performance.
• Develop and maintain program financial forecasts, including Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Monitor program burn rates, FTE utilization, funding, and expenditures against plan.
• Analyze budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variances, identify cost ends, and communicate potential impacts to program leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial trackers, dashboards, and other reporting tools used to monitor program performance.
• Prepare financial data, charts, and analysis for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and other internal or customer-facing reviews.
• Work with Program Managers and technical leads to develop and update labor and cost forecasts across multiple tasks
• Analyze staffing trends to ensure actual execution aligns with program plans.
• Support analysis of revenue, cost, profit/margin, and program financial performance.
• Perform baseline development, forecasting exercises, funding modifications, and other program financial planning activities.

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with government contract types, including FFP, Cost Plus, T&M, and OTA agreements.
• Experience with program financial management, EAC/ETC forecasting, earned value concepts, or project controls.
• Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills.
• Degree in accounting or STEM related field is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of directly related experience is required; 5-8 years experience is strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed financial forecasts and reporting models.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or trends within financial data.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced program environment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with financial/ERP systems such as Unanet or similar government contracting systems.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools.

Location

This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits

• Employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Life insurance

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories