Senior Program Finance Analyst

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Mission Solutions

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

The Senior Program Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting daily execution of engineering development and production programs. Will provide financial support to Program Managers and Finance Leadership in the areas of program cost analysis, cost estimating, cash flow monitoring, gross margin analysis, and variance analysis/reporting.

A professional at this grade applies technical program finance and government contracting knowledge, making independent judgements based on significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with minimal guidance and may act as formal mentors for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Budget & Financial Management: Develop and manage project budgets, estimates, and forecasts to ensure execution aligns with cost and revenue expectations. Maintain accurate revenue recognition, invoicing, funding, gross margins, cash flow, and risk assessments.
• Cost Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor costs weekly to ensure alignment with budgets and proper account charging. Investigate variances, perform cost analysis using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to support formal EVM contractual requirements, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver internal and external financial reports, including IPMDAR EVM submissions, monthly revenue and cost forecasting, financial status updates, EACs, funding reports, and executive reviews. Ensure timely submission of invoices to customers and resolution of unpaid invoices or write-offs.
• Contract & Schedule Oversight: Incorporate contractual changes into control systems to maintain accurate cost and schedule baselines. Collaborate with program teams to develop, update, and status schedules as required.
• Budgeting & Planning: Support Program Managers as needed with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), time-phased budgets, schedules, and Estimate to Completes (ETCs), providing detailed analyses and recommendations.
• Proposal & Pricing Support: Serve as a proposal pricing analyst and contribute to new business opportunities.
• Contract Deliverables: Prepare financial contract data requirements lists (CDRLs) for timely delivery as required.
• Internal Reviews: Prepare quarterly EAC review data and monthly program review presentations for executive management and leadership. Will utilize Cobra to calculate and analyze EVM metrics presented.
• Project Closeout: Oversee project closeout activities, ensuring all financial and administrative tasks are completed including indirect rate adjustments. Knowledge of indirect cost rate structures and their application to contract pricing and closeout.
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of project cost accounting experience on government contracts with exposure to DCMA and FARS
• Knowledge of earned value management and scheduling tools (Cobra)
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint ERP Systems and related tools
• Direct support of programs with formal Earned Value requirements
  
  

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
• Early finish on Friday
• 401K w/ company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings
  
  

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email careers@ultra-ic.com."