Program Finance Analyst

Job Summary

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and three or more years of progressive professional cost accounting experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive expertise in and application of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories, concepts, standards, and practices, as well as project leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity
• excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present accounting and finance findings
• excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide across the business on finance matters
• the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• the ability to represent the department or company on projects
• Experience preparing contractually required financial reports (IPMR, CFSR, CSDR, etc) highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management techniques as part of financial management is highly desirable.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Experience utilizing an earned value tool (EVM for Project, Empower) is desirable.
• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Excel skills. Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.