Program Finance Analyst

Stratolaunch; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) company match

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking a Finance & Accounting professional in Mojave, CA to oversee program costs, forecasting, and reporting. This role engages with program teams to inform decision making and ensures adherence to contract terms and government cost controls.

The position emphasizes EVMS knowledge, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Contracts, and Project Management. Onsite or remote options within Pacific Time are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with EVMS is a plus and government contracting exposure is beneficial.
• Knowledge of program management, budgeting, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to program cost forecast and budget management
• Keep the program team current regarding activities, deadlines, and milestones
• Perform schedule-based risk analysis on projects
• Evaluate risks and mitigation plans for adequacy
• Produce ad-hoc project reports for internal/external stakeholders
• Ensure contracts align with negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Set up cost control systems and monitor costs and schedules
• Support audits and funding requests to the government
• Assist in financial forecasting, annual plans, and resource planning
• Streamline data collection, modeling, and management practices
• Contribute financial information to monthly program reviews
• Support proposals to the US Government and industry

Skills

Earned Value Management

Budget forecasting

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Costpoint

COBRA

Power BI

Tableau

Kronos

Excel

Job description

Mojave, California, United States | Finance & Accounting

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

Reporting to the Program Control/Finance Manager, this is a key role provides financial oversight, analysis and reporting of variance types of programs. In close collaboration with the program team, this role will influence good decision making for the program, company and customer. Responsibilities will include establishing cost baselines, EAC development, analysis of contract task orders, labor analysis, subcontract finances, purchase requests, EBITDA and revenue forecasting. Knowledge of Earned Value Management is a plus and will help provide performance information to the program and management team. Regular coordination with Finance, Contracts, Project Management, and other teams to develop and present program financial reporting. The role prepares ad hoc reports and analyses as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to program cost forecast and budget management
• Keep the program team current regarding its upcoming activities, deadlines, and milestones
• Perform schedule-based risk analysis on the company’s projects
• Help evaluate risks and risk mitigation plans to determine if the risks are appropriate and risk mitigations are adequate
• Produce and review ad-hoc project-level projections, graphs, and reports for both internal/external stakeholders.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Support audits and reviews requests from programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Support the preparation and coordination of financial forecasting and reporting, Annual Operating Plan and Resource Plan
• Streamline data collection, modeling, and management practices.
• Contribute Financial information to the monthly program review
• Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry
• Support compliance with contractual requirements and internal procedures.
• Support preparation invoices, familiarity with CPFF, T&M and FFP contracts is preferred
• Understanding of EVMS and government CPR reporting a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) a plus
• Knowledge of program management or operational workflow
• Ability to support program management, integration, and control strategies
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and functional departments
• Ability to support decision-making and conflict resolution
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group
• Familiarity with Costpoint, COBRA, or other established EVM systems
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in Business Consulting, Engineering, or Finance
• Experience in government contracting
• Experience in Data Analytics and Visualization (Kronos, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience with FAR/DFAR Cost Account Standards (CAS)
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Benefits and our location

• LVL I $66,500-$87,000
• LVL II $83,100-$109,000
• This position is full-time onsite in Mojave, CA or remote (must maintain Pacific Time Zone work schedule)

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
Benefits and our location(s):

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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