Sr. Program Financial Analyst

Overview

The Tactical Systems Sr. Program Finance Analyst supports program and project teams by providing advanced financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to ensure effective cost management and compliance with contractual and corporate requirements. This role partners closely with program management, contracts, and operations to monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and support strategic decision-making. The analyst ensures accurate and timely financial reporting throughout the program lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain program financial baselines including budgets, forecasts, and cost estimates, and Estimate-At-Completes (EACs) to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned programs
• Monitor and analyze program costs, revenue, and profitability against established budgets and forecasts
• Prepare regular financial reports for internal management and external customers, including variance analysis and corrective action recommendations
• Support program managers in developing Estimates at Completion (EACs) and ensuring cost and schedule alignment
• Track and forecast labor, material, and overhead costs to identify trends and potential risks
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and pricing, ensuring alignment with company financial policies and cost structures
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, government accounting standards (if applicable), and company financial procedures
• Coordinate with accounting, contracts, and operations to ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, and funding status
• Support monthly and quarterly financial reviews, audits, and reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting and program controls
• Provide mentorship to junior level members of the team
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Security Clearance-Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting principles
• Excellent ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and earned value management (EVM) principles is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

• 4-6+ years of experience in financial analysis, program control, or project accounting
• Experience in government contracting or manufacturing preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment. This position may require varying levels of activity as described.

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions;

and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and…