What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at LufCo?
Overview
Position Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Aberdeen, MD
Reports To: Director of Finance
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Secret eligible (US citizenship is a must)
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic entry or junior level Financial Analyst to join our project management office. In this role, you will provide essential financial oversight for our government programs, ensuring that projects remain compliant and on schedule. You will work with both project managers and the finance team providing data-driven insights to execute complex federal contracts.
This position offers opportunity to expand skills, learning from a talented existing team within a growing company on an upward growth trajectory!
Key Responsibilities
Education:
LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
LufCo Employees: This position does not qualify for a referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.
Position Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Aberdeen, MD
Reports To: Director of Finance
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Secret eligible (US citizenship is a must)
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic entry or junior level Financial Analyst to join our project management office. In this role, you will provide essential financial oversight for our government programs, ensuring that projects remain compliant and on schedule. You will work with both project managers and the finance team providing data-driven insights to execute complex federal contracts.
This position offers opportunity to expand skills, learning from a talented existing team within a growing company on an upward growth trajectory!
Key Responsibilities
- Project Lifecycle Management: Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) in accordance with contract awards.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
- Revenue Recognition: Analyze and report on project revenue, profit margins, and variance (Actual vs. Budget).
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all financial activities adhere to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and GAAP.
- Invoicing & Receivables: Oversee the preparation of project invoices (CPFF, T&M, Firm Fixed Price) and monitor project specific receivables.
- Workforce Management: Track labor hours, subcontractor costs, Material, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) to ensure alignment with funding ceilings.
- Reporting: Prepare monthly Program Management Review (PMR) reports and provide financial transparency to Program Managers (PMs) and Executives.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Math, or similar field.
- Any level of professional experience (Internships included) within finance and/or accounting.
- Prior military service experience is a plus.
- Basic Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
- Academic understanding of project lifecycle, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Strong customer service and team-building skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive Pay: Annual salary ranges from $50,000 to $75,000. Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
- Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers
LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
LufCo Employees: This position does not qualify for a referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000