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Project Controls Financial Analyst

CirrusLabs

  • Laurel, MD
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    Program Administration & Business Support Assist with a variety of program and business administration tasks, including: Preparing and participating in financial presentations. Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and support business decision-making.

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    LocationLaurel, MD

    Description

    Job Responsibilities:
    • As a Project Controls / Financial Analyst, you will:
      • Program Financial Monitoring & Analysis
      • Monitor and analyze the financial status of assigned programs.
      • Collaborate with Program Managers and sponsor fiscal representatives to review financial performance.
      • Use the Oracle Financial System and Microsoft Excel to analyze actual and projected costs.
      • Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports in accordance with contract requirements.
      • Provide ad hoc financial reporting and support customer/sponsor briefings as needed.
    • Proposal and Cost Volume Support
      • Support the preparation of cost volumes for new business proposals and follow-on efforts.
      • Assist Program Managers with interpreting solicitation and proposal requirements.
      • Support resource and procurement planning activities.
      • Contribute to cost estimating and final cost proposal submissions to ensure compliant proposal packages.
      • Work with procurement organizations to obtain supporting basis-of-estimate information for material and subcontract cost estimates.
      • Analyze and apply relevant cost history where applicable.
    • Program Administration & Business Support
      • Assist with a variety of program and business administration tasks, including:
      • Preparing and participating in financial presentations.
      • Supporting Contracts Administrators on contractual and funding questions and forecasts.
      • Developing responsive documentation for customer/sponsor inquiries.
      • Supporting general business process and reporting needs.
      • Prepare clear written documentation related to financial and administrative matters.
      • Support SOM management in preparation for internal and external program reviews.
      • Interact regularly with internal stakeholders and, as needed, government sponsors and senior management.
    Basic Hiring Criteria:
    • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
    • At least 2 years of professional experience in financial management, project controls, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and/or financial reporting.
    • Experience supporting a range of business/financial activities, including:
      • Analyzing financial data
      • Preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders
    • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and support business decision-making.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
    • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis, basic financial modeling).
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
    Desired Qualifications:
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data.
    • Experience with Oracle Financials or similar enterprise financial systems.
    • Prior experience in project controls, government contracting, or aerospace/defense environments.
    • Proven ability to:
      • Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
      • Operate as a self-starter with strong attention to detail.
      • Support senior leadership and interact professionally with sponsors and external partners.

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