Program Financial Analyst

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and six 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 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
• 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.) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management techniques as part of financial management is highly desirable.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Experience utilizing an earned value tool (e.g. EVM forProject, Empower) is desirable.
• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.
• Willingness and ability to obtain Government Security Clearance required. Existing clearance preferred.