Program Financial Analyst I

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC in Lone Tree, CO is seeking a Program Financial Analyst I to support budgets, cost proposals, and cost variance analysis for federal contracts. This role focuses on Earned Value Management, PMB maintenance, and close collaboration with CAMs to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The position requires a Finance/Accounting background, up to 2 years of experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate program and financial related information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Security clearance needed

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

In office

Lone Tree, CO

Full time

R0031019

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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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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 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/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/

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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.

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Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.