Senior Program Financial Analyst

We are partnering with a leading organization looking for an experienced Senior Program Financial Analyst to support complex, high-visibility programs within a government contracting environment.

This position will play an integral role in program financial management, with responsibility for financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM) across multiple programs. The Senior Program Financial Analyst will work closely with program leadership, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Finance, Contracts, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to monitor program performance, maintain accurate financial data, identify and explain variances, and support informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Earned Value Management, COBRA, and SAP , along with a solid understanding of program finance and government contracting. This is a senior-level individual contributor role requiring the ability to manage complex assignments independently while also serving as a resource to more junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for multiple complex programs
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of Earned Value Management (EVM) data utilizing COBRA and SAP
• Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts related to program performance, profitability, and cash flow
• Perform detailed variance analysis against financial plans, budgets, and established program baselines
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and ensure accuracy across assigned programs
• Create, maintain, and update projects and associated financial information within SAP
• Establish and maintain program baseline budgets for performance measurement
• Partner with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to prepare, analyze, and review cost and schedule variances
• Support the preparation of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) deliverables and other required program reporting
• Monitor program financial performance and identify trends, risks, and areas requiring management attention
• Prepare cost estimates and pricing data in support of proposals and other business initiatives
• Support financial aspects of program changes, including baseline and change-control activities
• Assist with internal and external audits for assigned programs
• Provide financial analysis related to funding, contracts, operations, procurement, and program performance
• Develop ad hoc financial analyses and reporting for program and senior leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting, and controls
• Work independently with limited supervision while providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Science, or a related analytical discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or 4+ years with a relevant graduate degree; significant directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience working with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts, processes, and reporting
• Hands-on experience with COBRA and SAP
• Strong experience with program financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, EAC development, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost estimating, change management, risk management, and financial performance measurement
• Ability to analyze complex financial and program data and communicate findings effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across Finance, Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Procurement, and other functional areas
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Additional Experience Desired

Experience or familiarity with at least some of the following is highly desirable:

• Government and/or Department of Defense contracting environments
• ANSI/EIA-748 Earned Value Management standards
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations ( DFARS )
• EVMIG and NDIA Earned Value Management guidance
• Government contract funding profiles and financial requirements
• Program sales outlook and financial variance analysis
• Contract types including CPAF, CPFF, T&M, and FFP
• Proposal development, cost estimating, and pricing
• Financial management of large, complex, or highly visible programs

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree
• PMP, EVMP , or comparable professional certification
• Previous participation in a finance, program management, or leadership development program
• Experience providing financial leadership for major programs or portfolios

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced program finance professional who enjoys working at the intersection of finance, program management, and operational performance and can bring both strong analytical capabilities and sound business judgment to a complex program environment.

No sponsorship available for this role. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.