Finance Project Analyst

SRI

Project Analyst in SRI's Information & Computing Sciences division supporting financial operations and project management. Collaborating with stakeholders to monitor project performance and ensure compliance with budgets and contractual requirements.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,750 - $83,150 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The PA will partner closely with the Business Manager and Finance Operations team to ensure that contracts/projects are managed to perform within budget, on schedule, and within scope, to support SRI’s growth and mission.
Support a variety of programs and project leaders in proposal development, project setup, financial administration, and ongoing project maintenance through timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities include reviewing proposal requests, supporting internal and external financial audits and reviews, as well as reviewing contract provisions, financial documentation, and project setup requirements.
Collaborate with Accounting, Contracts, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to support project execution and respond to financial and operational inquiries from both internal teams and external clients.
Partner with Project Leaders and the Business Manager to monitor project financial performance and funding status, proactively identifying and escalating potential financial risks or impacts to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or 2-3 years of related experience in government contracting
New grads welcome to apply!
Due to government contract requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability and desire to learn new systems
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and shifting demands
Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive information
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
Experience with project budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Experience using Deltek Costpoint
Knowledge of government contracting management, proposal and cost accounting regulations
Understanding of proposal preparation, cost control, and project maintenance functions within government contracting and commercial environments
General knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and FAR
Knowledge of DHHS or NSF grant and contracting processes and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisfinancial reportingproject budgetingvariance analysiscost accountingproposal preparationcost controlproject maintenanceGAAPCAS

Soft Skills

customer serviceinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingattention to detaildiscretionsound judgementability to prioritizeability to meet deadlines