Financial Analyst I

Posted 7 Hours Ago
Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
85K-85K Annually
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Performs budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. Collects and uploads budget/forecast data, prepares monthly rolling forecasts and executive reports, maintains accounting systems, and supports contract/program financial controls and compliance with government requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Position Title:        Financial Analyst I                       

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

  • Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
  • Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
  • Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Purpose of the position

Will perform assigned financial duties as an Amentum employee onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Develops, interprets, and implements financial and accounting statements and concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control. Prepares studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, financial modeling, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, business forecasts or other analyses.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position

  • Performs financial analyses including budgeting, trend analysis, forecasting, correcting, and financial modeling. Develops recommendations from information and results; considers and conducts additional analyses as appropriate.
  • Collects budget, midyear forecast and other financial information; interprets, summarizes and uploads the information to financial systems to provide information about profit and loss.
  • Analyzes budget, midyear forecast or other types of financial information and recommends corrections of any problems or inconsistencies to management.
  • Assists in developing financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract / program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
  • Develops and maintains financial statements using accounting and budgeting software to provide financial statements and reports to management and the corporate office.
  • Develop executive reports using database structures and end user interfaces to provide information to the appropriate personnel as needed.
  • Assists department in completion and understanding of budgets and other financial analyses.
  • Prepares, analyzes, and publishes monthly financial rolling forecast with detail to appropriate management and the corporate office.
  • Maintains integrity of accounting and budgeting software systems by checking for errors and inconsistencies.

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Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education of experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field preferred.
  • Four or more years of finance or accounting experience.
  • Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software.
  • Experience working with financial analysis.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
  • Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
  • Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
  • Must have, and maintain, a valid Texas driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test. 
  • Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
  • Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner as well as ensuring areas worked are clean, neat and ready for customers’ needs when complete.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Computer and business solutions software skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint is a plus but not required.
  • Familiarity with NASA NF 533 is a plus but not required.

Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.

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Physical Requirements

  • Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.
  • Ability to perform job duties as required by this position

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Compensation Details:

$85,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

06/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education or experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
  • Four or more years of finance or accounting experience
  • Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting software
  • Experience performing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge
  • Ability to provide certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire
  • Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen test
  • Effective communication skills
  • Computer and business solutions software skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint
  • Familiarity with NASA NF 533
  • Prior knowledge of NASA site or experience working on government installations

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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18,261 Employees

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Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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