Financial Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation

Finance Analyst Specialist II / III providing financial analysis and support for Aerospace programs. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial data analysis with a focus on collaboration.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $42 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budgeting and forecasting, with a strong ability to analyze financial results and communicate insights for informed decision-making. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel Power Tools and data analytics platforms to enhance financial reporting and performance tracking.

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Budgeting And ForecastingFinancial AnalysisExcel Power ToolsCost Accounting StandardsData Analytics Tools

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Hard Skills

Budget PlanningFinancial ReportingCost AnalysisData AnalysisPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Excel Power BIPowerPivotPowerQuerySAP Analytics CloudTableau

Industry Keywords

Government BudgetingGovernment Contractor PracticesCost Accounting Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans and tracks overhead and capital budget allocations and related metrics
Assists management team with preparing annual budget requests
Monitors budget performance by producing monthly budget and execution reporting
Responds to ad hoc data inquiries and analytical report requests
Informs Finance leadership on financial trends, reporting unit performance, and recommended corrective actions to achieve financial plans
Compares and analyzes financial results with plans and forecasts, identifies trends, assess, and communicates reliable metrics to management for informed business decisions
Work with managers, customers, and purchasing agent(s) to submit purchase requests
Completes and analyzes cost transfers to ensure accuracy of cost allocations
Manages, coordinates, and tracks the procurement of equipment and services necessary to accomplish divisional objectives and ensure the timely execution of budgets to planned targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or related field
Three or more years of related experience in budgeting and forecasting
Five or more years of related experience in budgeting and forecasting (for Specialist III)
Background in governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices (preferred)
Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS) (preferred)
Skills in Excel Power Tools (Power BI, PowerPivot, PowerQuery) (preferred)
Exposure to other data analytics tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or Tableau (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect