Senior FP&A Analyst, Government Contracting (EVM/EAC)

Ledgent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our government contracting team in the Phoenix area. This role partners with Program Management and Executive Leadership to drive financial planning, forecasting, and program performance across multiple contracts and initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong EVM and EAC experience, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Hybrid work, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years FP&A or Government Contracting Finance experience.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills.
• Experience supporting Cost Plus, Fixed Price, and Time & Materials government contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Must reside within the Phoenix Metro Area.
• Ability to work onsite four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities.
• Develop and maintain program and corporate financial models.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Own EAC development and ongoing forecast accuracy across government programs.
• Analyze EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, VAC, TCPI) to assess program health and risks.
• Partner with Program Managers to monitor contract performance, cost trends, and profitability.
• Support revenue forecasting, labor planning, backlog analysis, and indirect rate forecasting.
• Build executive dashboards, presentations, and ad hoc analyses.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin enhancement.
• Support strategic planning, pricing initiatives, and special projects.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Estimate at Completion (EAC)

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Cobra

Unanet

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

Ledgent seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our government contracting team in the Phoenix area. This role partners with Program Management and Executive Leadership to drive financial planning, forecasting, and program performance across multiple contracts and initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong EVM and EAC experience, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Hybrid work, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits are offered.