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Lead Program Financial Analyst

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Nov 09, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Driving the financial success of defense programs, the full-time Lead Program Financial Analyst will work remotely to deliver accurate forecasts, ensure compliance with government financial requirements, and provide actionable insights to enhance profitability and performance.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation of quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts for assigned programs
  • Analyze cost performance, schedule impacts, and program variances to ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting
  • Prepare and present program financial performance, variance explanations, and risk assessments to senior leadership
Required qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience as a Program Financial Analyst in the defense or aerospace industry
  • Strong understanding of government financial regulations and compliance (FAR, DFARS, EVMS)
  • Proven ability to develop forecasts and perform detailed variance and cost analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint or SAP
  • Collaborative mindset with the confidence to present data-driven recommendations to leadership

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