
Senior Financial Analyst
LufCo
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Aberdeen • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manage the full financial lifecycle of assigned contracts, including Cost Plus (CPFF/CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time & Materials (T&M) contract types.
- Partner with Program Managers to develop annual and period plans, monthly forecasts, and Estimates to Complete (ETC/EAC).
- Conduct variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and provide actionable insights to program leadership to mitigate risks.
- Oversee financial tracking of material transactions and inventory for integration projects, ensuring accurate cost recognition and billing.
- Ensure strict adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) across all financial activities.
- Mentor and train junior financial analysts, providing guidance on government contracting nuances, Excel modeling, and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or program control within the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) or Government Contracting industry.
- Demonstrated experience managing financials for a Defense Integrator or Manufacturer (hardware/material handling experience is essential).
- Advanced proficiency in Deltek Costpoint or Unanet (GL, Projects, and Materials modules).
- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS (Cost Accounting Standards).
- Expert-level Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial planning and analysisvariance analysiscost recognitionbillingExcel modelingfinancial forecastingcontract managementcost accounting standardsmaterial transactions trackinggovernment contracting
Soft Skills
mentoringtrainingcommunicationleadershipanalytical thinking