Senior Financial Analyst – Defense Projects

An Exciting, Career-Defining Opportunity with a Booming Industry Leader

Step into a high-impact role with one of the fastest-growing companies serving the defense sector. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Defense Projects who thrives on tackling complex challenges, delivering high-value insights, and driving meaningful business growth. This is your chance to work on mission-critical programs that support our nation's defense—while building an exceptional career trajectory.

 

Description

As a Senior Financial Analyst – Defense Projects, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional financial management and analysis that directly drives business growth and operational success in a defense manufacturing environment.

You will:

·         Perform business analysis and programmatic activities for defense-related programs, providing data-driven insights to program management teams.

·         Develop and track budgets to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program goals.

·         Provide critical electronic systems resources to program management teams to ensure flawless program execution.

·         Conduct workforce forecasting to inform program planning and resource allocation.

·         Compute Earned Value for multiple funding sources to monitor and improve program performance.

·         Prepare monthly/quarterly Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates to guide strategic decision-making.

·         Participate in revenue forecasts and monthly analysis of actuals to drive operational excellence.

·         Interface with program management and estimating groups for proposal activity, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing.

 

Preferred Basic Knowledge of (or willing to learn)

·         Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

·         Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

·         Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

·         Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

  Education and Experience for Financial Analyst

·         Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant finance experience, OR a minimum of 5 years of prior finance experience in lieu of a degree.

·         Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, including variance explanations.

·         Experience with budgeting and earned value reporting a plus.

  Financial Analyst Required Skills & Abilities

·         Expertise in cost/schedule development, budgeting, financial analysis, financial modeling, corporate forecasting, and/or business acquisitions.

·         Ability to perform accurate financial calculations for cost/budget analysis.

·         Proficiency in handling imported/exported data for reporting and analysis.

·         Understanding of general accounting principles and earned value management.

  Competencies

·         Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

·         Clear, concise, and professional communication

·         Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment

·         Self-motivated with a proactive approach to challenges

·         Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

·         Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on execution and follow-through

·         Program Analyst, Program Finance, Project Analyst, Program Analyst,

 

If you are ready to bring your financial expertise to the front lines of defense manufacturing and join a company where your contributions directly shape mission success, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.