Sr Financial Analyst

maxar; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis and project control support for government contracts. You will partner with program managers, accounting and contracts teams to monitor performance, funding, expenditures and forecasting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, monthly forecasts, variance analysis, invoicing support, and maintaining Deltek Costpoint data. Strong Excel skills and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person as defined by policy.
• 5-7 years of progressive financial analysis experience supporting government contracts.
• 2-5 years' experience in government contract financial management.
• Advanced Excel; Costpoint experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform project control analysis of budgets, costs, commitments, estimates to complete and estimates at completion.
• Track contract funding levels, expenditures, and remaining funded balances; identify funding shortfalls.
• Track customer invoices, billing status, and outstanding receivables; support timely billing and collection.
• Monitor subcontract budgets, commitments, invoices, and expenditures against authorized values and funding.
• Support development of the annual operating plan, including budgets, revenue, expenses and staffing assumptions.
• Prepare monthly forecasts using Costpoint Planning and project performance data.
• Conduct monthly variance analyses against budgets, forecasts and the AOP; explain drivers and actions.
• Prepare financial reports and communicate project risks, opportunities and trends to leadership.
• Maintain project financial data in Deltek Costpoint and reconcile reporting discrepancies.
• Improve financial reporting, forecasting and project control processes.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Contracts and HR on financial matters.
• Review and analyze contract awards/modifications for financial impact.
• Provide project setup and labor allocation guidance to Project Accounting.

Skills

Deltek Costpoint

Costpoint Planning

Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Secret Clearance

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial analysis and project control support for government contracts. This role partners with program managers, accounting, and contracts teams to monitor project performance, track funding and expenditures, support invoicing and subcontract oversight, and develop operating plans and forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project control analysis, monitoring budgets, actual costs, commitments, estimates to complete, and estimates at completion.
• Track contract funding levels, expenditures, and remaining funded balances; identify potential funding shortfalls and coordinate timely updates with program and contracts teams.
• Track customer invoices, billing status, and outstanding receivables; work with accounting and program teams to resolve discrepancies and support timely billing and collection.
• Monitor subcontract budgets, commitments, invoices, and expenditures against authorized values and funding.
• Support development of the annual operating plan, including project budgets, revenue, expenses, and staffing assumptions.
• Prepare monthly forecasts using Costpoint Planning, incorporating current project performance, staffing plans, subcontract costs, and anticipated funding changes.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and the annual operating plan; explain key drivers and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare financial reports and communicate project risks, opportunities, and performance trends to program managers and leadership.
• Maintain accurate project financial data in Deltek Costpoint and reconcile reporting discrepancies with accounting.
• Improve financial reporting, forecasting, and project control processes to strengthen accuracy and visibility.
• Work independently and as part of a team; coordinate with other functional teams such as Accounting, Contracts and Human Resources.
• Review and analyze contract awards and modifications to ensure program meets financial requirements and expectations.
• Coordinate with project team to provide project setup, labor assignments, WBS structure to Project Accounting.
• Proactively partner with program management team with analysis and recommendations within the scope of program control.
• Support preparation of client status reports, program reviews, or program related financial requests for clients, internal management, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of portfolio forecasts during monthly updates.
• Monitor and review project expenditures for accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with accounting department in resolving any discrepancies or mis-coding of expenditures.

Required Qualifications

• A U.S. Person , defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with equivalent experience with a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive financial analysis experience supporting government contracts. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 2-5 years' experience in government contract financial management, including contract budgets, funded values, cost tracking, and project profitability.
• Demonstrated experience in project control analysis, invoice tracking, subcontract financial tracking, and contract funding monitoring.
• Experience developing annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, and variance analyses.
• 1-2 years Deltek Costpoint, including hands-on experience with Costpoint Planning for budgeting and forecasting.
• Advance level experience in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and summarize complex financial data.
• Ability to communicate financial results clearly and work effectively with program managers, accounting, contracts, and leadership.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing monthly reporting deadlines.
• Flexibility in work schedule during month end close and tight deliverables deadline
• Demonstrated ability using AI/Automation tools.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with project controls practices and principles, including rules of engagements, status reporti