Program Financial Analyst – Defense Projects
Build Your Future While Building the Nation’s Future - Must relocate or live in the CHARLESTON, SC AREA
We are a fast-growing, leading, Charleston-based defense contractor at the forefront of supporting our nation’s most critical missions. We’re not just building military grade products—we’re building careers. Here, you’ll step into a high-visibility role with the chance to lead, innovate, and shape the future of defense. As we continue to expand, so do the opportunities for you to advance, take on bigger challenges, and grow your expertise. Join a thriving team where your impact is seen, your potential is unlimited, and your future is as strong as the ships we build.
Join a mission-driven team and accelerate your career by mastering financial operations that power critical programs.
Description
As a Senior Financial Analyst – Defense Programs, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional financial management and analysis that directly drives business growth and operational success in a defense manufacturing environment.
You will:
• Perform business analysis and programmatic activities for defense-related programs, providing data-driven insights to program management teams.
• Develop and track budgets to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program goals.
• Provide critical electronic systems resources to program management teams to ensure flawless program execution.
• Conduct workforce forecasting to inform program planning and resource allocation.
• Compute Earned Value for multiple funding sources to monitor and improve program performance.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates to guide strategic decision-making.
• Participate in revenue forecasts and monthly analysis of actuals to drive operational excellence.
• Interface with program management and estimating groups for proposal activity, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing.
Preferred Knowledge of (or willing to learn)
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Education and Experience for the Program Financial Analyst
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant finance experience, OR a minimum of 4 years of prior finance experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, including variance explanations.
• Experience with budgeting and earned value reporting is a plus.
Financial Analyst Required Skills & Abilities
• Expertise in cost/schedule development, budgeting, financial analysis, financial modeling, corporate forecasting, and/or business acquisitions.
• Ability to perform accurate financial calculations for cost/budget analysis.
• Proficiency in handling imported/exported data for reporting and analysis.
• Understanding of general accounting principles and earned value management.
Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear, concise, and professional communication
• Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to challenges
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on execution and follow-through
• Program Analyst, Program Finance, Project Analyst, Program Analyst,
If you are ready to bring your financial expertise to the front lines of defense manufacturing and join a company where your contributions directly shape mission success,
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