Senior Financial Analyst- FP&A

Peraton

Reston, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$104,000–$166,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Case, Communication Skills, Cyberspace, Data Entry, Deltek Costpoint, Documentation, Documentation Models, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Contracts, Government Regulations, Hyperion, IBM Cognos, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Profit & Loss, Risk Analysis, Strategic Planning, Systems Maintenance, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Reston, Virginia
POSTED
4 days ago
Responsibilities:

Peraton is seeking a proactive and analytical Senior Financial Analyst with strong Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience to support our mission-driven organization. In this key role, you will provide strategic financial insights, influence decision-making, and help drive performance across a diverse and growing portfolio.


What You’ll Do
You will play a central part in supporting financial operations, planning cycles, and executive decision-making. Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages that assess business performance against key metrics
  • Build and review budgets using historical performance, growth factors, corporate guidance, and other data inputs
  • Support the development of annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) models and submission documentation
  • Assist with financial audits, executive-level analysis, and high-visibility ad hoc projects
  • Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and internal policies
  • Review and maintain accounting system updates, including org structures, reorgs, and project configurations
  • Develop and present findings, recommendations, and fiscal operating procedures to leadership
  • Build executive briefings and support strategic initiatives, partnering with leaders to identify risks and opportunities
  • Create business cases, trend analyses, forecasts, and advanced Excel models
  • Define, track, and interpret key performance indicators to improve operational efficiency and profitability
  • Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries and related documentation
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, STEM, or related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree)
  • Experience working within a government contracting environment
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
  • Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders
  • Ability to partner with senior leadership to support strategic prioritization and decision-making
  • US Citizenship

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience preparing and supporting FPRP audits
  • Background in indirect cost pool structure development and analysis
  • Working knowledge of government contracting regulations, including CAS, FAR, and GAAP
  • Experience with CostPoint, Cognos, Hyperion, or related financial systems
  • M&A integration experience, particularly involving indirect rate structures
Peraton Overview:

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO: EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

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Peraton

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://careers.peraton.com/