Peraton is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to support a large program within our Space Sector. The selected individual will be responsible for performing complex analysis of budgets and schedules needed to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned portions of the program. Selected candidate will work directly with the business management team, the Program Manager, and other program leads to manage the overall financials of the program. This position requires attendance at customer meetings in a secure facility.
* This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supports the development, updates and review of the program spend plan monthly. This includes loading actual costs to date and then coordinating with program leads and business manager to put together comprehensive ETC cost estimates. The spend plan becomes the foundation for the program financials and is used as the basis for quarterly EAC packages, monthly Rolling Forecasts updates and program review presentations.
- Compile Monthly Contract Status Reports
- Attend and present program financials at monthly customer program reviews, and as needed
- Work with billing department to ensure prompt and accurate monthly invoicing
- Perform monthly variance analysis on program financials. Act as a key technical expert on financial analysis issues
- Management of program Accounts Receivable tasks, to include invoicing, unbilled analysis, and resolution of billing issues
- Monitor spending versus plan and notifies management promptly of any overruns/underruns
- Monitor the status of financial accounts, ensuring that contract charges accurately reflect the correct labor hours and rates, subcontractor costs and other direct costs (ODCs)
- Subcontract accruals management – ensure subcontractor costs are fully accounted for
- Interfaces with management, responding to their requests for financial data
- Resolve reporting and compliance issues
- Support other ad hoc reporting and/or activities as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, Information Management, or related field, and a minimum of 8 years experience or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph
- Must possess advanced computer skills including 4+ years experience using Microsoft Excel
- Highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills
- US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint
- Eight or more years of program/application financial experience in the Intelligence Community
- Knowledge and experience with Federal Accounting Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) are highly desired
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet recurring deadlines
- Proposal analysis experience
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information technology, information management, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of experience
- Alternatively, a master’s degree plus at least 6 years of experience
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph
- Advanced computer skills, including at least 4 years of Microsoft Excel experience
- Excellent communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint
- Eight or more years of program or application financial experience in the Intelligence Community
- Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet recurring deadlines
- Proposal analysis experience
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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