Sr. Financial Analyst

Voyagertechnologiesinc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Health benefit package

Retirement savings

Wellness program

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with the Products portfolio, shaping financial performance for defense and commercial contracts. You will work with Product Line VP/Directors and leadership to drive profitability and provide timely financial data.

The role emphasizes FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance, cost accounting, and EVMS experience, with opportunities to lead budgeting, EACs, and risk opportunities across fast-paced programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
• Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS regulations, and contract types.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and financial modeling and forecasting (e.g. NetSuite, ForProject, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Program Finance Partnering: Act as the financial lead for assigned programs, directly supporting the LOB Manager with daily financial strategy, budgeting, and performance management.
• Estimate at Complete (EAC): Lead the preparation and analysis of complex Quarterly Estimates at Complete (EAC) for FFP and Cost Reimbursement contracts to ensure accurate revenue and profit recognition.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the monthly and annual budgeting process, variance analysis (actuals vs. plan), and long‑range forecasts for the Line of Business.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify, track, and mitigate execution risks, forecasting impacts on program cost and schedule while identifying potential financial opportunities.
• Reporting & Data Analysis: Develop advanced Excel/Power BI dashboards to provide high‑level briefings on program health to senior leadership.
• Compliance Champion: Ensure strict compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and GAAP, ensuring all financial activities pass internal/external audits.
• Proposal Support: Collaborate with Contracts, Business Development, and Proposal Operations to develop cost proposals, pricing strategies, and business case analyses.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Forecasting & budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

ForProject

MS Project

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Position Description

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will serve as the primary financial partner to the Products portfolio Business Manager, playing a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance of a fast‑paced portfolio of defense and commercial contracts. This role will partner closely with Product Line VP/Directors, program management, operations, contracts, scheduling, EV management, and executive leadership to drive business performance, manage program profitability, and ensure accurate, timely financial data for decision‑making. You will go beyond routine reporting, providing actionable insights into EACs, forecasts, and risks/opportunities to drive profitability. This position requires a strong grasp of FAR/CAS and ensuring compliance with U.S. Government regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in government contracting, cost accounting, and earned value management, along with proven leadership skills in a high‑compliance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Finance Partnering: Act as the financial lead for assigned programs, directly supporting the LOB Manager with daily financial strategy, budgeting, and performance management.
• Estimate at Complete (EAC): Lead the preparation and analysis of complex Quarterly Estimates at Complete (EAC) for FFP and Cost Reimbursement contracts to ensure accurate revenue and profit recognition.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the monthly and annual budgeting process, variance analysis (actuals vs. plan), and long‑range forecasts for the Line of Business.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify, track, and mitigate execution risks, forecasting impacts on program cost and schedule while identifying potential financial opportunities.
• Reporting & Data Analysis: Develop advanced Excel/Power BI dashboards to provide high‑level briefings on program health to senior leadership.
• Compliance Champion: Ensure strict compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and GAAP, ensuring all financial activities pass internal/external audits.
• Proposal Support: Collaborate with Contracts, Business Development, and Proposal Operations to develop cost proposals, pricing strategies, and business case analyses.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in aerospace, defense, or other government contracting environments.
• Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS regulations, and contract types.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and financial modeling and forecasting (e.g. NetSuite, ForProject, MS Project).
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred:

• Experience in both fixed‑price and cost‑reimbursable contract environments.
• Working‑level EVMS experience

Core Competencies

• Strategic financial acumen with operational awareness.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while driving complete, on‑time deliveries.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance.

Salary Range

$125,000-$175,000 per year

Compensation & Benefits

• competitive salary
• a discretionary annual bonus plan
• paid time off (PTO)
• a comprehensive health benefit package
• retirement savings
• wellness program
• various other benefits

When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice

California pay range

• $125,000 – $175,000 USD