Build, maintain, and scale financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
Analyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership
Partner closely with Program Management and Hivemind Engineering teams to provide financial support on program health, spend trends, and headcount planning
Partner with Program Management to develop and drive Earned Value Management processes
Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates
Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including variance analysis and executive reporting
Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processes
Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teams
Drive continuous process improvement by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting and analysis
Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis
Requirements
Security clearance (Secret)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
Experience working in large Defense primes
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
Understanding of US GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contracting or manufacturing environment
Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management
Track record of being a high performer with a bias for action, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
Preferred: MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline
Preferred: Experience supporting operations or customer-facing teams in a manufacturing, aerospace, or tech environment
Preferred: Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX, or other data transformation and modeling tools
Preferred: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) and planning tools (e.g., Vena, Adaptive, Anaplan)
Benefits
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) for temporary employees
Note: Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial modelingdata analysisvariance analysisEarned Value Managementcost accountingUS GAAPfinancial analysiscorporate financeFP&Abudgeting
Soft skills
attention to detailintellectual curiositycollaborationindependencecommunicationaction biasproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstakeholder engagementprocess improvement
Certifications
Security clearance (Secret)Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMBAMaster’s degree in a related discipline