Program Finance Analyst
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 86000 - 138000
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.
At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.
Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. Peraton is seekinga detail-oriented and analytical Program Finance Analyst to support financial planning execution and reporting for complex mission-critical large-scale IT programs aligned to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role partners closely with program leadership contracts and operations teams to ensure financial performance aligns with contract requirements funding profiles and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen experience supporting government or regulated programs and the ability to translate financial data into clear actionable insights for decision-makers.
Work Location:
- This position will work on site in the DC Metro area. Onceoperations are fully established we will consider telework options however this is not guaranteed.
Duties to include but not be limited to:
Support program financial planning budgeting forecasting and cost control activities.
Track and analyze program funding burn rates and cost performance against plans and baselines.
Prepare and maintain financial reports including monthly forecasts variance analyses and management briefings.
Monitor labor costs staffing plans and indirect cost impacts.
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities as applicable.
Partner with Program Managers to identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure financial data aligns with contract terms funding authorizations and customer requirements.
Coordinate with contracts accounting and procurement teams on financial impacts and funding changes.
Support invoice review revenue tracking and funding burn-down analysis.
Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and support internal or external reviews.
Assist with program start-up re-baselining and funding realignments as required.
Why This Role Matters
Sound financial management is essential to program success. As a Program Finance Analyst you help ensure programs are executed responsibly transparently and in compliance with contractual and funding requirements. Your analysis supports informed decision-making risk mitigation and long-term program sustainabilitydirectly enabling delivery of critical services on time and within budget.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelors degree and 8 years experience or Masters degree and 6 years experience or Associates degree and 10 years years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
- Experience in program finance project controls or financial analysis.
Experience supporting government contracts or regulated programs.
Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas pivot tables financial modeling).
Ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings clearly to leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supportingFAA DOT or other federal aviation systems.
Familiarity with EVM principles cost control methodologies or financial compliance requirements.
Experience with financial systems such as Deltek Costpoint SAP Oracle or similar ERP tools.
Understanding of contract types (CPFF T&M FFP) and their financial implications.
Ability to support multiple programs or workstreams simultaneously.
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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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Earned Value Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Financial Management
- Contracts
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
