Strategic Program Finance Partner

Grid Networks; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GRID Networks is seeking a highly analytical Program Financial Analyst to serve as the financial partner to program leadership, ensuring budgets are sound, contracts compliant, and positioned for successful execution. You will lead finances across a portfolio of programs and corporate initiatives from planning through execution in Reston, VA.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in forecasts, EACs, ETCs, variance analysis, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent with 9+ years of experience.
• 5+ years in program or project financial management across multiple programs.
• Experience developing EACs and ETCs, forecasting, and cost performance reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, financial modeling and complex formulas.
• Ability to communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial performance of a portfolio of programs including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and financial reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) in partnership with Program Managers.
• Monitor funding levels, burn rates, cost-to-complete projections, and contract performance to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and funding.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations that support program execution and strategic decision-making.
• Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities, recommending corrective actions to optimize program outcomes.
• Lead annual budget development and support long-range financial planning (AOP).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for leadership.
• Manage invoicing, revenue recognition, and contract funding status across multiple programs.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, communicating key drivers and business impacts.

Skills

financial analysis

forecasting

EAC/ETC development

variance analysis

advanced Excel

communication of financial information

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

Earned Value Management (EVM) understanding

Job description

GRID Networks is seeking a highly analytical Program Financial Analyst to serve as the financial partner to program leadership, ensuring budgets are sound, contracts compliant, and positioned for successful execution. You will lead finances across a portfolio of programs and corporate initiatives from planning through execution in Reston, VA.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in forecasts, EACs, ETCs, variance analysis, and strong Excel skills.