Senior Program Cost Analyst

Position: Senior Program Cost Analyst

Required: Must be US Citizen

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Expected Length to Conversion: 800 Hours (20 weeks/4.5 months working 40 hours per week)

Start: ASAP

Pay Rate: $45 to $60 an hour.

Work Location: Fully Onsite prefered, open to hybrid

Office Location: Littleton, CO (Denver Region)

Company: Mid-size Aerospace Defense Government Contractor - Satellite Program

Summary

This role works collaboratively with program management and accounting to develop, manage, and present information that informs decision makers and is critical to program success. Performs financial and administrative reporting for programs. Will be only person in department; total of 5-6 people in Accounting Dept, 60 people in entire office.

Responsibilities

● Works closely with program management in the EAC/ETC (estimate at completion/estimate to complete) development process; monitors performance against agreed upon budgets and milestones

● Facilitates, monitors, and forecasts program financial metrics in support of program revenue calculations for month-end close and financial planning activities

● Supports reviews of financial and internal controls are adequate to meet management objectives

● Develops and project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports; Creates financial charts in support of program management and program reviews

● Supports program management by performing specific tasks related to reviews of management practices and policies; recommends changes to enhance operating efficiencies

Ideal Experience

● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field

● Minimum 5 years of applicable experience in Program Cost and/or Project Control for Government contracting companies

● Strong knowledge of internal control systems and procedures

● Strong financial analytical skills and attention to detail

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work collaboratively to meet deadlines

● Ability to summarize, package, and present information to all levels of management

● Must be US Citizen

Desired Skills

● Experience in program planning and/or program cost management

● Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Project and PowerPoint

● Experience in Aerospace industry

● Ability to get a security clearance