Program Financial Analyst I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, CO is seeking a Program Financial Analyst I to support Earned Value Management, budgets, schedules, and cost proposals on DoD contracts. You will interact with CAMs and program managers to enable accurate forecasting and reporting.

The role requires strong Excel and Office proficiency, the ability to communicate financial information clearly, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis or project control; 4+ years if no degree.
• Ability to communicate program and financial information clearly.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply Earned Value Management concepts to federal contracts and budgets.
• Establish and maintain PMB, ensure compliance and support change management.
• Establish cost forecast and assist in variance analysis and EAC.
• Support month‑end close and provide status reports to CAMs and program managers.

Skills

Office Suite

Communication

Security clearance

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission.

The Program Financial Analyst I is responsible for reviewing, monitoring, and controlling project data to support internal and external project reporting. This role involves preparing budgets and schedules for contract work, assisting with cost proposals, pricing documentation, and performing cost variance analysis to ensure realistic contract cost and schedule baselines are maintained.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for program controls and cost management activities related to the full implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM). The PFA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. The core responsibilities include but are not limited to: Apply Earned Value Management concepts in working with federal government contracts, budget process, and funding management. Establish and maintain program performance management baseline (PMB), ensure compliance, and support change management activities. Establish and maintain cost forecast, validate accuracy, and assist in financial analyses such as variance analysis and quarterly Estimates at Complete (EAC). Support month‑end close activities required to maintain an accurate PMB. Analyze and interpret Earned Value metrics. Advise Control Account Managers (CAMs) in performing variance analysis and preparing internal and external status reports. Participate in key program management activities in support of EVM including Risk & Opportunity Management, Corrective Action, Initial Baseline Review (IBR), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).

Qualifications

You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or a related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate program and financial related information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Demonstrated ability to prioritize and self-manage a multitasked workload in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse work teams. The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Enthusiasm for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Experience with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle. Knowledge of Earned Value Management. Capability to communicate and present financial data. Advanced Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting).

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $64,900.00 - $85,296.00. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Company Information

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.