Location: Palm Bay, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: 9/80 schedule – employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off
Salary: $76,500–$141,500/year
About the Organization
Our client is a leading aerospace, defense, and advanced technology organization supporting critical national security and mission-focused programs. The organization develops and delivers sophisticated systems and solutions for government and defense customers, with a strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, operational performance, and mission success.
The company operates in a highly collaborative and technically advanced environment, supporting complex programs that require strong financial management, cost control, forecasting, and performance analysis. Employees have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering, program management, finance, and technical teams on projects with significant strategic importance.
Position OverviewThe Senior Specialist, Program Finance will support complex aerospace and defense programs, including cost-plus and fixed-price contracts. This position will provide financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and program financial support while partnering closely with program leadership and other internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have strong program finance experience, knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS), excellent analytical abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport complex programs involving cost-plus and fixed-price contracts.
Prepare and analyze sales, profit, and cash forecasts.
Perform financial analysis and program performance reporting.
Support Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) activities and reporting.
Prepare internal and customer-facing financial reports.
Support financial audits and other program-related financial activities.
Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, and variances.
Partner with program managers and business leaders to support financial decision-making.
Work with multiple contract types and understand their financial implications.
Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and controls.
Identify and proactively resolve complex financial issues.
Manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Present financial information and analysis to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of finance experience, OR
Graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of finance experience.
In lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience may be considered.
Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Experience supporting complex programs in a finance or program-finance environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at different levels of an organization.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to work onsite in Palm Bay, FL.
5+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience with financial performance reporting.
Experience preparing internal and customer financial reports.
Experience partnering with program managers and senior leadership.
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with government or defense contracts.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Cobra, and Hyperion.
Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems with limited supervision.
Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Program Financial Analyst, Program Finance Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, or Defense/Aerospace Finance professional with substantial experience supporting complex government programs.
Candidates should have strong EVM/EVMS, forecasting, financial reporting, cost analysis, and program finance experience, along with the ability to collaborate closely with program leadership.
Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
Work EnvironmentLocation: Palm Bay, FL
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
Schedule: 9/80
Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation assistance may be available for an ideal candidate.
Active TS/SCI clearance required
Candidates without an active TS/SCI clearance will not be considered.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of finance experience
- Graduate degree and at least 4 years of finance experience
- 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience supporting complex programs in a finance or program-finance environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at different organizational levels
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to work fully onsite in Palm Bay, Florida
- At least 5 years of Earned Value Management experience
- Experience with financial performance reporting
- Experience preparing internal and customer financial reports
- Experience partnering with program managers and senior leadership
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with government or defense contracts
- Experience with PeopleSoft, Cobra, and Hyperion
- Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems with limited supervision
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
What We Do
WHO Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redmond, WA. Our Senior Leadership team has more than 137 years of combined experience in the Telecommunications and Software Industry. Inabia is built on family values and close-knit culture. This commitment extends to the relationships we build with both our employees and our business partnerships. As a Minority Certified business, we strive to positively impact society through technology, people, and innovation. WHAT For over a decade, we have been providing powerful IT and business solutions to individuals and businesses alike. Here at Inabia, we believe that our success reflects our clients’ success. HOW We are fortunate to be situated in a city where technology and innovation is not only appreciated; but part of day to day lives. We are a growing company that has adapted and evolved our approach, helping us to exceed the ever-changing needs and requirements of our clients. WHY We are a company that fosters and values relationships, as a result many of our clients have been with us from the start of our journey. We ensure that our partners have access to best-in-class professional support, management consulting and staffing services. We make sure our consultants are carefully screened and selected based on their experience. This process ensures that we meet or exceed the specific needs of our clients.
