Senior Space Program Financial Analyst

Peraton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Program Financial Analyst in Huntsville, AL, to manage complex budgets and schedules for a major Space Sector program. You’ll coordinate with the business management team and Program Manager to ensure accurate financials and timely reporting, including customer reviews and monthly invoicing.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication. On-site work in Huntsville with potential travel to secure facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, Information Management, or related field, and a minimum of 8 years experience or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph
• Must possess advanced computer skills including 4+ years experience using Microsoft Excel
• Highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills
• US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, updates and review of the program spend plan monthly. This includes loading actual costs to date and then coordinating with program leads and business manager to put together comprehensive ETC cost estimates.
• Compile Monthly Contract Status Reports
• Attend and present program financials at monthly customer program reviews, and as needed
• Work with billing department to ensure prompt and accurate monthly invoicing
• Perform monthly variance analysis on program financials. Act as a key technical expert on financial analysis issues
• Management of program Accounts Receivable tasks, to include invoicing, unbilled analysis, and resolution of billing issues
• Monitor spending versus plan and notifies management promptly of any overruns/underruns
• Monitor the status of financial accounts, ensuring that contract charges accurately reflect the correct labor hours and rates, subcontractor costs and other direct costs (ODCs)
• Subcontract accruals management – ensure subcontractor costs are fully accounted for
• Interfaces with management, responding to their requests for financial data
• Resolve reporting and compliance issues
• Support other ad hoc reporting and/or activities as needed

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Advanced Excel

Excellent communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/IT/information management or related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Peraton seeks a Program Financial Analyst in Huntsville, AL, to manage complex budgets and schedules for a major Space Sector program. You’ll coordinate with the business management team and Program Manager to ensure accurate financials and timely reporting, including customer reviews and monthly invoicing.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication. On-site work in Huntsville with potential travel to secure facilities is expected.