Senior Financial Analyst

SUMMARY

The Senior Program Finance Analyst ensures financial acumen, accuracy, and dedicated support to the program(s) that they support. This role will support their finance leadership, Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and Schedulers to meet program objectives and provide accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related program control principles. This role will be able to support program level planning activities, new business planning activities, and develop an understanding the of the overall financial position of their program(s). This role will be accountable to develop and communicate effectively on the results and other key performance measures, including financial contract deliverables where applicable (CDRL/SDRL). The role with have a working knowledge of related regulations and is able to apply that working knowledge and work autonomously the majority of the time. Reports to Director of Finance.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provides timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related processes.
• Supports all baseline development activities and development of charge numbers and WBS as applicable.
• Provides updates/changes as required, for programs with and without Earned Value requirements, in applicable tools (forProject or Cobra preferred).
• Provides analysis and reports on the performance variances to budget and assist with recovery plans as needed.
• Analyzes and reports risks & Opportunities to the baseline cost, schedule, and the EAC.
• Ensures timely maintenance of the Project-Activity Structure (Charge Numbers).
• Provides timely completion of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, processing time-phased estimate to complete updates, and EAC package support for Program Financial Planning and Reporting.
• Develops and Monitors the program level time-phased plan to support an overall program level view of revenue for forecast, budget, and 5-year planning processes.
• Provides the financial data inputs, analysis, and applicable variance narrative for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Quarterly Business -Reviews (QBRs).
• Reviews and communicates the status of program financials, including the status on funding, and disposition of funding that is subject to cancellation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversee Financial Analyst and be backup to tasks assigned to Financial Analyst

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Requires 7 - 10 years of related experience.
• Able to use EVMS principles in daily operations with proven expertise.
• Knowledge of program financial controls with DoD programs.
• Knowledge of relevant federal acquisition regulations and standards such as CAS/FAR/DFARS.
• Knowledge of different contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M).
• Knowledge of relevant accounting subject matters, including revenue recognition.
• Ability to present complex information to all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications, MS Project, EPICOR
• Excellent Excel, power BI and data modeling skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to multi-task and is detail oriented.
• Ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurate.
• Self-starter that is capable of working independently.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.