Senior Financial Analyst

Jobtailor; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a strategic partner to the Program Management Team in Ashburn, VA. This role focuses on budget management, forecasting, and providing in-depth financial insights to support decision-making.

You will oversee EAC/ETC, subcontractor financials, and other direct costs while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and FAR. Strong data skills and enterprise systems experience are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting with 10+ years of related experience.
• At least 6 years of experience supporting Time & Materials (T&M) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts or task orders, including creating, tracking, and reporting ETC/EAC performance metrics.
• At least 6 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or program cost management within a federal, government contracting, or project-based environment.
• At least 6 years of experience reviewing and auditing travel expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and methodologies, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, macros, and advanced formulas.
• Experience with enterprise financial management systems (e.g., SAP, Deltek Costpoint, or similar tools) and database/reporting software.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI), and financial forecasting software is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organization skills to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and progressively as a team member and independently, and work comfortably in an ever-changing environment.
• Familiarity with government contracting tools and systems, such as Timesheets, Workflow Management Systems, or reporting for FAR-compliant environments.
• Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be located in the northern VA area (Ashburn, VA)"

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the Program Management Team.
• Provide in-depth financial insights and support budget management and forecasting processes.
• Lead oversight of EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete), subcontractor financials, labor management, and other direct costs.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and FAR regulations.
• Drive process improvement and standardization across financial reporting and contract management activities.
• Implement SAIC policies and procedures for proper contract setup and revenue recognition classification.
• Liaise with the Program Manager by providing rate, budget, utilization, and chargeability information.
• Facilitate internal and program control processes and develop financial reporting packages.
• Assist with EAC/ETC development, balance sheet analysis, invoice generation, and explaining monthly actuals variance.
• Analyze key metrics, support monthly financial reviews, engage teams, and advise Project Management in decision-making.
• Input, edit, retrieve, format, and transmit reports and documents using databases, spreadsheets, communications, and other software.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Allocation

EAC/ETC Development

Financial Reporting

Data Visualization

Financial Modeling

Invoice Generation

Travel Expense Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Deltek Costpoint

Power BI

Database Software

Reporting Software

Job description

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the Program Management Team
• Provide in-depth financial insights and support budget management and forecasting processes
• Lead oversight of EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete), subcontractor financials, labor management, and other direct costs
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and FAR regulations
• Drive process improvement and standardization across financial reporting and contract management activities
• Implement SAIC policies and procedures for proper contract setup and revenue recognition classification
• Liaise with the Program Manager by providing rate, budget, utilization, and chargeability information
• Facilitate internal and program control processes and develop financial reporting packages
• Assist with EAC/ETC development, balance sheet analysis, invoice generation, and explaining monthly actuals variance
• Analyze key metrics, support monthly financial reviews, engage teams, and advise Project Management in decision-making
• Input, edit, retrieve, format, and transmit reports and documents using databases, spreadsheets, communications, and other software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting with 10+ years of related experience
• At least 6 years of experience supporting Time & Materials (T&M) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts or task orders, including creating, tracking, and reporting ETC/EAC performance metrics
• At least 6 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or program cost management within a federal, government contracting, or project-based environment
• At least 6 years of experience reviewing and auditing travel expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations
• Strong understanding of financial principles and methodologies, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cost allocation
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, macros, and advanced formulas
• Experience with enterprise financial management systems (e.g., SAP, Deltek Costpoint, or similar tools) and database/reporting software
• Familiarity with financial modeling, data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI), and financial forecasting software is preferred
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organization skills to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to multitask efficiently and progressively as a team member and independently, and work comfortably in an ever-changing environment
• Familiarity with government contracting tools and systems, such as Timesheets, Workflow Management Systems, or reporting for FAR-compliant environments
• Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be located in the northern VA area (Ashburn, VA)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budget management, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and FAR regulations. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel skills and enterprise financial management systems to drive process improvements and deliver actionable financial insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Analysis
• Budget Management
• EAC/ETC Performance Metrics
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Government Contracting Compliance

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cost Allocation
• EAC/ETC Development
• Financial Reporting
• Data Visualization
• Financial Modeling
• Invoice Generation
• Travel Expense Auditing

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• U.S. GAAP
• SOX
• FAR
• Federal Travel Regulations
• Time & Materials Contracts
• Firm-Fixed-Price Contracts
• Government Contracting
• Program Cost Management
• Project Control
• Public Trust Position

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Deltek Costpoint
• Power BI
• Database Software
• Reporting Software