Program Finance Analyst III - EVMS & DoD Contracts

Draper Labs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Labs is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to support program financial management in Cambridge/Massachusetts. The role emphasizes Earned Value management, cost/schedule performance tracking, and baseline development for national defense contracts.

The analyst will prepare variance analyses, EAC updates, and program-level time-phased plans, ensuring timely invoicing and receivable collection while supporting PMRs and QBRs with solid financial narratives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of Analyst or related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; Secret clearance preferred.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related processes.
• Supports baseline development activities and development of charge numbers and WBS as applicable.
• Provides updates/changes for programs with/without Earned Value requirements in ERP or Cobra.
• Provides analysis and reports on variances to budget and assists with recovery plans.
• 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 EAC process and time-phased EAC updates for planning and reporting.
• Develops and monitors the program-level time-phased plan to support revenue forecasting, budgeting, and 5-year planning.
• Delivers financial inputs, analysis, and variance narratives for PMRs and QBRs.
• Provides timely invoicing and collection of customer receivables.
• Reviews and communicates the status of program financials and funding status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

EVMS principles

DoD program controls

CAS/FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract types knowledge

Revenue recognition

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Draper Labs is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to support program financial management in Cambridge/Massachusetts. The role emphasizes Earned Value management, cost/schedule performance tracking, and baseline development for national defense contracts.

The analyst will prepare variance analyses, EAC updates, and program-level time-phased plans, ensuring timely invoicing and receivable collection while supporting PMRs and QBRs with solid financial narratives.