At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee- owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.
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Overview:
As a Financial Analyst at Areté, you will compile and review budgets, analyze financial trends, manage funds, and ensure proper financial administration. You’ll prepare financial plans, generate reports, maintain records, and evaluate variances. You’ll also analyze contracts, develop financial metrics, and review timesheet charges for accuracy.
Primary responsibilities:
- Support program cost management activities, including budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly reporting
- Assist with preparation of financial data for Program Management Reviews and customer reporting packages
- Help analyze actuals vs. plan and identify drivers behind cost, schedule, and labor variances
- Support preparation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and risk/opportunity assessment
- Work with cross‑functional partners (engineering, operations, supply chain) to gather financial inputs and understand performance drivers
- Maintain financial models, dashboards, and templates that support program reporting and business decision‑making
- Contribute to ad‑hoc financial analyses as required by program, functional, or leadership needs
- Flextime Scheduling
- Bereavement
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Continuing Education Funds
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Vision Reimbursement
- Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
- Integrity and responsibility in all actions
- Collaboration across teams and specialties
- Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
- Passion for national security and excellence
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Math, Engineering, or related field
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with an ability to interpret financial data accurately
- Working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling) and proficiency with general business systems
- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
- Familiarity with basic financial concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and variance analysis
- Internship or project experience in defense, aerospace, government contracting, or manufacturing
- Experience with financial or ERP systems such as SAP, Cobra, Deltek Costpoint, or similar tools
- Intermediate to advanced Excel (macros, Power Query, advanced formulas) or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to identify trends and recommend improvements
The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $75,000/yr; however, Areté considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Other Considerations
Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.
Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
Areté does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. All agency engagements must be authorized in advance through a written agreement with Areté's Human Resources Department. Areté will not be responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited submissions, and any such submissions will be considered the property of Areté without obligation to the submitting party.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Math, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to accurately interpret financial data
- Working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic modeling
- Proficiency with general business systems
- Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and variance analysis
- Internship or project experience in defense, aerospace, government contracting, or manufacturing
- Experience with SAP, Cobra, Deltek Costpoint, or similar financial or ERP systems
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including macros, Power Query, or advanced formulas
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify trends and recommend improvements
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility for access to classified information following a government security investigation
- Successful criminal background screen
- Successful Department of Transportation drug test
What We Do
Areté, an employee-owned company, is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States Defense and Intelligence agencies. Areté is derived from the Greek word “ἀρέτη”, meaning the pursuit of excellence and the achievement of maximum performance. Areté was founded in 1976 by five scientists, tasked by the DoD to help solve the challenge of detecting weak signals in heavy clutter over very wide areas. The signatures involved in this work were so weak that any advancement in signal processing algorithms demanded a new approach and understanding of the underlying fundamentals affecting the sensors and signal phenomena in the environments of interest. This first-principles-of-physics approach has been a hallmark of Areté’s development programs for the past 40 years Areté now works across the electromagnetic spectrum. We develop sensors and the associated signal processing algorithms necessary for the extraction and interpretation of data for systems operating under water, in the atmosphere, and in space. With our emphasis on enhanced signal processing and real-time executable software, Areté is able to improve the performance of existing sensor systems at fractions of the cost and time to operations of replacement systems. We work directly with customers and partners seeking maximum performance. Building on our expertise in detection theory we will continue to exploit the contextual, spatial, spectral, and temporal characteristics of data, incorporating them into our signal processing algorithms. These robust algorithms will continue to enable Areté to rapidly deliver innovative solutions to the ever evolving challenges of our customers.
