Contract Accounting Program Analyst (#3972138)

Cocoa Beach, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring a Contract Accounting/Program Analyst to support the SMASS Program Management Office on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS IV) contract at Kennedy Space Center FL. This person will provide project cost accounting Estimates at Complete contract financial reports and coordinate administrative tasks. Essentially this individual will support the Program Manager in running all the SMASS Program Office tasks.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners each share in the commitment to deliver safe reliable and innovative Analysis Planning & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations build employee pride of ownership and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities: Specific tasks include but are not limited to:

Critical Skill: Generate and deliver accurate and timely financial reports to NASA and internal management. This includes multiple detailed NASA monthly financial reports (MFMR EAC LDR and LOE) utilizing Microsoft Excel
Maintain the estimate to complete by updating monthly with current requirements through research of ongoing operations employee extra hours and/or paid time off and analyzing historical data utilizing Microsoft Excel. This requires coordination with multiple project stakeholders to understand staffing travel and other direct cost projections
Analyze project cost variances and provide discussion/explanation for the variances
Performs analysis of Labor rates and hours to ensure accurate data in financial reports
Implement multiple evaluation tools to ensure the quality and satisfaction of the monthly financial deliverables
Prepare cost estimates for NASA and internal management
Develop and manage the annual budget for the S&MA Support Services contract
Create report templates and other administrative processes as needed
Coordinate all administrative programs including badging training travel requests expense reports and equipment and moves for all SMA Support Services contract employees
Communicate with internal and external customers on the financial reporting program and provide any information or answers as required

Required Experience/Education:

Strong organizational skills attention to detail and financial analytical capabilities are a must
Bookkeeping or project control experience on a government contract
Must have expert level Microsoft Excel and MS tools (Word PowerPoint etc.)
Must have solid understanding of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Procedures)
High School diploma with 7 years of experience or a Bachelors Degree with 3 yrs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting NASA contracts or other federal government agencies

Security Clearance Requirement:

Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
Position subject to a pre-employment drug test
Security clearance or the ability to obtain security clearance required
Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required)

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

Office environment
Flexible schedule with hybrid onsite and remote schedule
Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and written
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers management and customers

Travel Requirements:

Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <10%

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision make rational decisions and to exercise good judgement
Travel Process - Employee Travel Authorizations Travel Expense Reports
ODC Process - ODC Authorizations Incidental Expense Reports
Training Coordinator - Badging Coordinator Computer equipment order coordinator
KSC Prime Contractor Board Representative

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

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Required Experience:

Position Description Summary:APT Research is hiring a Contract Accounting/Program Analyst to support the SMASS Program Management Office on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS IV) contract at Kennedy Space Center FL. This person will provide project cost accounting Estimates...