Space & Defense Program Finance Analyst

SES Space & DEFENSE; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick and personal leave

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to support the financial management of a strategic NASA program. You will collaborate with Program Management and Finance to provide accurate analysis, forecasting, reporting, and cost controls, ensuring visibility and compliance throughout the program lifecycle.

In this role you will manage budgets, EACs, cost and variance analyses, and month-end close activities, while aligning with GAAP/IFRS and government contracting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in a government finance environment, including program finance, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or government contract financial management.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis principles, including budgeting, cost and variance analysis, financial forecasting, EACs, and program financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint for program financial management, reporting, and related accounting or financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support program financial planning, performance monitoring, cost control, forecasting, and compliance with contractual and corporate requirements.
• Develop and maintain program budgets, baselines, BOEs, EACs, and forecasts covering costs, revenue, operating profit, cash flow, and manpower.
• Perform cost and variance analysis, identify risks, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Assist in annual financial planning, bookings, revenue, and investment projections.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and executive presentations for PMO and internal reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Visio

Oracle

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to support the financial management of a strategic NASA program. You will collaborate with Program Management and Finance to provide accurate analysis, forecasting, reporting, and cost controls, ensuring visibility and compliance throughout the program lifecycle.

In this role you will manage budgets, EACs, cost and variance analyses, and month-end close activities, while aligning with GAAP/IFRS and government contracting requirements.