Lead Financial Analyst

*** Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred***

*** NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C***

*** On-Site in OKC Required***

Primary Function:

This position will support defense / aerospace programs in OKC by managing forecasting project budgeting/analysis, Estimates at Completion (EACs), Earned Value Management (EVM), pricing, and cost proposals. Your contributions will help ensure contract compliance, financial visibility, and decision support for senior leadership.

• Develop and maintain forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for contracts, control accounts, budgets.
• Perform variance analyses and cost/schedule performance measurement; maintain earned value baselines.
• Generate monthly, quarterly financial performance reports for program managers and senior leadership.
• Support contract deliverables, including cost reporting, earned value metrics, funding profiles.
• Interface with cost account managers, engineers, procurement to understand budget drivers and bring clarity to financial data.
• Monitor financial risks, recommend corrective actions, track actuals vs. plan.
• The individual chosen for this position will help maintain contractual EVMS requirements; develop, present and defend quarterly labor and material Estimates at Complete (EAC); and support related labor and material financial forecasting.
• Also, they will analyze material EV metrics including weekly/monthly costs incurred and provide associated leading indicator guidance to Program and Business management.
• The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with Cost Account Managers (CAMs), Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program and Finance leadership.

Work Conditions: Employee will be working within an office environment. Employee may be expected to travel on occasion to locations where specific attire is necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 2-5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within defense, aerospace, or government contracting.
• Proven experience with EAC, ETC, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and contract financial compliance.
• Experience in EVMS baselining, implementation, maintenance and surveillance
• Experience with COBRA and Open Plan
• Strong presentation, communication, professional skills and the ability to work independently and with some supervision and oversight
• Proven analytical skills
• Ability to perform work without appreciable direction
• Direct communication with customers when required
• Experience in a matrix environment.
• Experience interfacing and conducting business with various functional disciplines.
• Ability to drive change and influence beyond authority level.
• Experience in organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to management and peers.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) when interfacing with all levels of the company.
• Experience managing multiple DoD contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems, cost reporting tools, and dashboard reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one (preferred).

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with project-based accounting procedures
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/(DFAR) and government contractor cost structures
• Familiarity and experience with the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar government contractor accounting systems

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.