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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to join a team of qualified, diverse professionals supporting the FAA program in the National Aerospace Sector. The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, performance, and compliance of assigned programs. Responsibilities include budget execution, forecasting, invoicing, cost analysis, EAC development, and financial reporting needed to meet contractual and internal requirements.This role requires close collaboration with Program Managers, Contracts, Subcontracts, and internal/external stakeholders to ensureaccuratefinancial managementacross the program lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Execution & Cost ControlPartner with operational leaders to ensure that work is executed within the budgeted values.Prepare,maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and coordinate ETC assumptions with Program Management.Monitor funding levels, burn rate, milestone billings, labor posting accuracy, and cash collections.Identifyand resolve cost posting errors while ensuring accuracy and alignment with programobjectives.Financial Planning, Forecasting & ReportingSupport weekly, monthly, and annual forecasting activities, including contributions to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, dashboards, and program performance metrics.Conduct variance analysis and provide clear explanations of financial results to Program Managers and leadership.Pricing, Proposals & Business AnalysisSupport proposal pricing, cost strategies, and development of cost volumes.Provide historical cost analysis and other financial inputs to support capture and proposal teams.Deliver financial business analysis with the ability to clearly communicate results and recommendations to leadership.Compliance, Controls & Cross-Functional CollaborationEnsure compliance with internal financial policies, AMS, and government contracting regulations.Respond to ad hoc requests andshiftingpriorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant financial experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Anadditional4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Strong background in budgeting, auditing, forecasting, cost analysis, and integrating milestone schedules into financial activities.Experience working within U.S. Government contracting environments, including familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government cost accounting standards.Extremely strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, complex formulas).Knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and MS Office applications.Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond to ad hoc requests on short notice.U.S. Citizenshiprequired.Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust clearance.