Program Financial Analyst I

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; 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%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Program Financial Analyst I to analyze and manage project data, prepare budgets, and support cost proposals. The role supports internal and external reporting and requires collaboration across cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and compliant processes.

The position expects a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields with 0–2 years of experience, or 4+ years without a degree. A Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; finance/accounting/business background preferred.
• 0–2 years of financial analysis or project control experience; substitute with 4+ years if no degree.
• Strong communication of financial information to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor, and control project data for internal and external reporting.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work; assist with cost proposals and pricing documentation.
• Conduct cost analysis, forecasts, and cost variance analysis.
• Monitor contract baselines to ensure cost and schedule realism.
• Support development and maintenance of financial models and reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financial data.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your analysis and finance skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Review, monitor, and control project data for internal and external project reporting.

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with cost proposals and pricing documentation.

• Conduct "what-if" cost analysis, program cost forecasts, and cost variance analysis.

• Monitor outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

• Support the development and maintenance of financial models and reports.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and analysis.

• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for management and stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

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 with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Enthusiasm for the Aerospace and Defense industry.

• Experience with financial software andEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

• Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks.

• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds.

• May require occasional travel for training or meetings.

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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

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. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

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. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

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.