Program Finance Analyst

Tri Star Engineering, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Program Finance Analyst for a remote position. This role involves supporting program management in financial aspects of government contracts, including budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the Federal Government contracting industry and possess strong analytical skills. The position requires proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Federal Government contracting as a Project/Financial Control analyst.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support program management and customer in financial aspects of government contracts.
• Monitor actual costs against budgets and identify reasons for variance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

BA or BS Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

TRISTAR is seeking a Program Finance Analyst for our upcoming Corporate Office in Bloomington, IN/ 100% Remote

• The Program Financial Analyst (PFA) will support program management, task leads, and most importantly the customer in all financial aspects of government contracts including, but not limited to tracking of multiple lines of funding and expenditures, budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, calculating burn rates and funding dates using various financial tools for routine reporting both internally and externally; updating financial tools with all changes including contractual modifications, rate changes, labor hour projections, and other direct cost changes; routinely reporting and updating financial status in a timely and efficient manner via contractual deliverables to the customer; routinely communicating with program management for any updates that have a financial impact on projects; attending meetings with program management and customer; coordinate financial presentations with program management for internal and external purposes
• This position is 100% Remote

Requirements

• Responsible for all project control functions including planning, tracking, analysis and reporting across the project life cycle
• Analysis, calculation, and monitoring of financial data to determine funding requirements for multiple projects with multiple funding lines including spend plans for those lines
• Routinely updating financial data and funding dates on on various reports and financial tools
• Produces financial deliverables for both internal and external use
• Financial support includes funding analysis, monthly expenditure analysis, historical financials trend analysis, track current task spending and commitments, burn rates and forecast future trends
• Monitoring actual costs against budgets and identifying reasons for variance
• Assist Program Managers with project purchase requests, validate subcontract invoices against purchase orders and track subcontract cost

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in Federal Government contracting industry as a Project /Financial Control analyst with experience in tracking, reporting, project analysis, etc
• Proficiency in MS Office applications with Excel being a must
• Financial analysis of projects to ensure compliance with requirements
• Must have attention to detail and ability analyze calculated outcomes for accuracy and quality reporting
• Reviews and analyzes cost variances, identifying anomalies with recommendations for corrective actions
• Ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast pace environment
• Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• Uses independent judgment and decision making to assist Program Managers in all areas of project cost management
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance if needed

Education and Certification:

• BA or BS Degree (in Finance or Accounting preferred)

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is a professional services company supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. Founded in March 1995, TRISTAR has built an employee-focused collaborative environment enabling our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet mission critical challenges.

TRISTAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.