Program Finance Analyst 2

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Program Finance Analyst 2 to partner with internal and external customers, ensuring financial acumen, accuracy, and dedicated support for significant defense contracts.

The role focuses on EVMS-based metrics, baseline development, cost/schedule performance, and EAC processes, with responsibilities across invoicing, PMRs, QBRs, and funding status communication. A BS in Accounting/Finance and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• EVMS principles in daily operations.
• DoD program financial controls.
• FAR/CAS/DFARS knowledge.
• Contract types: FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M.
• Revenue recognition expertise.
• Present complex information to management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Self-starter and independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance.
• Support baseline development and creation of charge numbers and WBS.
• Update programs with/without EV requirements in tools like ERP or Cobra.
• Analyze and report variances to budget; assist with recovery plans.
• Analyze risks and opportunities to baseline cost, schedule, and EAC.
• Maintain the Project-Activity Structure (Charge Numbers).
• Complete EAC process and time-phased estimates to complete updates.
• Develop and monitor the program-level time-phased plan for revenue forecasts.
• Provide financial data inputs and variance narratives for PMRs and QBRs.
• Provide timely invoicing and collection of receivables.
• Review and communicate status of program financials, including funding status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EVMS principles

DoD program financial controls

FAR/CAS/DFARS knowledge

Contract types

Revenue recognition

Executive communication

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Program Finance Analyst 2 collaborates with our internal and external customers as the business partner of choice to ensure they have the financial acumen, accuracy, and dedicated support to execute significant contracts in support of national defense.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description

• Provides timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related processes
• Supports all baseline development activities and development of charge numbers and WBS as applicable
• Provides updates/changes as required, for programs with and without Earned Value requirements, in applicable tools (ERP or Cobra).
• Provides analysis and reports on the performance variances to budget and assist with recovery plans as needed.
• Analyzes and reports risks & Opportunities to the baseline cost, schedule, and the EAC.
• Ensures timely maintenance of the Project-Activity Structure (Charge Numbers).
• Provides timely completion of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, processing time-phased estimate to complete updates, and EAC package support for Program Financial Planning and Reporting.
• Develops and Monitors the program level time-phased plan to support an overall program level view of revenue for forecast, budget, and 5-year planning processes.
• Provides the financial data inputs, analysis, and applicable variance narrative for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Quarterly Business -Reviews (QBRs)
• Provides timely invoicing and collection of customer receivables
• Reviews and communicates the status of program financials, including the status on funding, and disposition of funding that is subject to cancellation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

• Able to use EVMS principles in daily operations with proven expertise
• Knowledge of program financial controls with DoD programs
• Knowledge of relevant federal acquisition regulations and standards such as CAS/FAR/DFARS
• Knowledge of different contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M)
• Knowledge of relevant accounting subject matters, including revenue recognition
• Ability to present complex information to all levels of management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to multi-task and is detail oriented
• Ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurate
• Self-starter that is capable of working independently

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline, Master's Degree preferred

Experience

3-5 years of related experience

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you,

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