Senior Program Financial Analyst

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life/ADD & short/long term disability

401(k) savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time‑off (PTO)

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in the United States seeks a Senior Program Financial Analyst to consolidate and analyze monthly program forecasts and EVMS reporting. The role focuses on ETC/EAC, spend plans, cash flow, and cost performance for assigned programs.

The analyst may assist with price proposals, provide finance support in capture efforts, and support the controller as needed to ensure accurate spend plans and ETCs for ongoing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or engineering.
• Minimum five years of financial analyst experience with emphasis in project controls/program controls/business management/pricing/budgeting in defense contracting.
• Demonstrated program control, cost analysis, forecasting, and EVMS experience.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Advanced level ability in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge/experience with CAS/FAR/DFAR.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support program management with the preparation of accurate spend plans & ETCs/EACs for assigned programs.
• Experience in full EVMS.
• Utilize EVMS to provide weekly/monthly cost and schedule performance for the program’s stakeholders.
• Independent analysis of ETCs/EACs (metric-based).
• Program cash flow and unbilled reporting.
• Cobra / CostPoint setup and maintenance.
• Support annual operating plan and recurring monthly/quarterly reviews.
• Assist pricing activities as needed per RFP/RFI, FAR, CAS, and company policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder interfacing

EVMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/engineering

Tools

Deltek COBRA

Costpoint

ProPricer

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We have an opportunity for a Sr. Program Financial Analyst to join our team.

The Sr. Program Financial Analyst is responsible for the consolidation and analysis of monthly program financial forecasts for assigned Kratos programs IAW Kratos Business Cadence and tools. Specific analysis includes estimate to complete (ETC), estimate at completion (EAC), spend plan forecasting, cash flow analysis and earned value management system (EVMS) reporting. Monitors and tracks contract actions, including the status of funding and inputs to applicable systems and tools. The incumbent may assist with price proposals, provide finance support in capture of new business opportunities, and support the controller as assigned. Support program management with the preparation of accurate spend plans and ETCs/EACs for assigned programs.

Job Functions

• Support program management with the preparation of accurate spend plans & ETCs/EACs for assigned programs
• Experience in full EVMS
• Utilize EVMS to provide weekly/monthly cost and schedule performance for assigned program’s stakeholders
• Expert in Deltek COBRA
• Independent analysis of ETCs/EACs (metric based approach)
• Program cash flow and unbilled reporting
• Cobra / cost point set up and maintenance
• Support annual operating plan and recurring monthly and quarterly review
• Acts as backup in support of pricing activities as necessary IAW compliance with RFP/RFI, FAR, CAS, and company policies and procedures
• Support Director, program planning, pricing and control with department metric formulation and management

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or engineering
• Minimum five years of financial analyst experience with an emphasis in project controls/program controls/business management/pricing/budgeting experience in defense contracting environment
• Demonstrated program control, cost analysis, forecasting, and EVMS experience
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Advanced level ability in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications
• Knowledge/experience with CAS/FAR/DFAR
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge/experience with ProPricer
• Knowledge/experience with Costpoint
• Working knowledge of MS Project

Competitive salary based on experience and education.

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Life/ADD & short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Paid time‑off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affimative Action Employer. EOE, minorities, females, vet, disabled, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.