Program Financial Analyst

New Directions Technologies Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies Inc. is hiring for a contract-finance/program-focused role in California to support DoD programs. The ideal candidate will manage funding, task orders, modifications, and financial reporting, while developing ETCs and EACs with advanced Excel skills.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple priorities in a government-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; substitutions allowed with experience.
• 3+ years supporting DoD contracts, government programs, or acquisition activities.
• Experience managing contract funding, task orders, modifications, and reporting.
• Develop ETCs and EACs on DoD contracts; strong analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with PivotTables, formulas, charts, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD contracts, government program management, finance, contracts, or acquisition activities.
• Manage contract funding, task orders, modifications, and financial reporting.
• Develop Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Analyze multiple financial and technical data sets and present findings clearly.
• Prepare executive-level reports and communicate with Government customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

High School Diploma with 8 years experience substituted for Bachelor's

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Power BI

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

MAY BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SEECURITY CLEARANCE

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, government program management, finance, contracts, or acquisition activities.
• High School Diploma and min. of 8 years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience managing contract funding, task orders, modifications, and financial reporting.
• Experience developing Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs) on Department of Defense contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze multiple financial and technical data sets and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas, charts, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy or Department of Defense acquisition organizations.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience supporting Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, and Time-and-Materials contracts.
• Experience working with Government Business Financial Managers (BFMs), Contracting Officers (COs), and Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs).
• Experience with financial applications (Eg. Deltek Costpoint), Microsoft Power BI, or other financial and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills.
• Ability to develop accurate financial forecasts using historical trends and current program performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, Power Query, lookup functions, dashboards, and financial modeling.
• Ability to interpret contractual and financial documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Government customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functional organizations.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound professional judgment.

NDTI is an SDVOSB and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At NDTI we value taking care of our employees and delighting our customers.