Sr. Program Finance Analyst

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Museum discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Program Finance Analyst to provide financial acumen, schedule and cost performance using Earned Value. You will support program managers, CAMs, and schedulers, and develop communications on results and variances for PMRs and QBRs.

Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of related experience; Master’s preferred. Travel may be required; security clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance using Earned Value.
• Supports baseline development and charge numbers/WBS.
• Prepares variance analyses and recovery plans as needed.
• Communicates program financials and EACs to PMRs and QBRs.
• Ensures timely invoicing and collection of receivables.

Skills

EVMS

DoD controls

FAR/CAS/DFARS

Contract types

Revenue recognition

MS Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Program Finance Analyst ensures financial acumen, accuracy, and dedicated support to the program(s) that they support. This role will support their finance leadership, Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and Schedulers to meet program objectives and provide accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related program control principles. This role will be able to support program level planning activities, new business planning activities, and develop an understanding the of the overall financial position of their program(s). This role will be accountable to develop and communicate effectively on the results and other key performance measures, including financial contract deliverables where applicable (CDRL/SDRL). The role with have a working knowledge of related regulations and is able to apply that working knowledge and work autonomously the majority of the time.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related processes.
• Supports all baseline development activities and development of charge numbers and WBS as applicable.
• Provides updates/changes as required, for programs with and without Earned Value requirements, in applicable tools (ERP or Cobra).
• Provides analysis and reports on the performance variances to budget and assist with recovery plans as needed.
• Analyzes and reports risks & Opportunities to the baseline cost, schedule, and the EAC.
• Ensures timely maintenance of the Project-Activity Structure (Charge Numbers).
• Provides timely completion of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, processing time-phased estimate to complete updates, and EAC package support for Program Financial Planning and Reporting.
• Develops and Monitors the program level time-phased plan to support an overall program level view of revenue for forecast, budget, and 5-year planning processes.
• Provides the financial data inputs, analysis, and applicable variance narrative for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Quarterly Business -Reviews (QBRs).
• Provides timely invoicing and collection of customer receivables.
• Reviews and communicates the status of program financials, including the status on funding, and disposition of funding that is subject to cancellation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

• Able to use EVMS principles in daily operations with proven expertise.
• Knowledge of program financial controls with DoD programs.
• Knowledge of relevant federal acquisition regulations and standards such as CAS/FAR/DFARS.
• Knowledge of different contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M).
• Knowledge of relevant accounting subject matters, including revenue recognition.
• Ability to present complex information to all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to multi-task and is detail oriented.
• Ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurate.
• Self-starter that is capable of working independently.

Education

Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline, Master's Degree preferred

Experience

Requires 7+ years of related experience.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits / Work-Life Balance

• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Company Culture

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