Financial Analyst, Civil Systems Group

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We are seeking a Financial Analyst to become a member of the Civil Systems Group (CSG) Financial Management Team. Responsibilities include management of budgets, financial forecasts and planning scenarios, funding, financial analyses, data analytics, strategic partnership with leadership to achieve organizational goals, and coordination with various corporate organizations to ensure successful business and financial operations. The selected candidate will also support employees in the multiple divisions across CSG. This position will be a valued financial partner to senior leadership, providing financial planning, data analysis/reporting, and project management support.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our campus facility in Chantilly, Virginia.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Works with Program Directors/Managers and contracts directorate to maintain cost and schedule baselines and forecasts that meet program and company requirements and are integrated with the contractual Statement of Work (SOW) as included in the Aerospace Requirements Tool (ART) or other program planning documents to include direct contracts
• Tracks indirect budget allocations and direct budget allocations for both expenditures and Program Technical Staff (PTS) labor charges
• Generates various reports including weekly/monthly financial analysis, year-end financial reporting, and ad-hoc reports. Initiates progress reports, task estimating, and budget reviews
• Informs Group CFO, Program Finance Manager, and Technical Project Managers on financial trends, reporting unit performance and recommend corrective actions to achieve financial plans 
• Compares and analyzes PTS and financial results with plans and forecasts; identifies trends, assesses, and communicates reliable metrics that management can use to make informed business decisions. Uses data-driven insights to recommend corrective actions to achieve PTS and financial plans 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6 or more years of relevant experience in finance or a related analytical field
• Experience in government contracting with all contract types, and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with baseline planning and scheduling, forecasting, risk analysis, and Estimates at Complete (EACs)
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must work well in a team environment and be detail oriented. Proven ability to develop strategic relationships with business partners and influence decisions
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in an ambiguous environment
• Possess strong written/oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff and all levels of management
• Ability to work independently; possess strong interpersonal, problem-resolution skills, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize/manage multiple assignments and remain responsive in a dynamic environment

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience working with NASA, NOAA, or other civil customers
• Experience with ERP Accounting systems, SAP, Tableau, Advanced Excel skills, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.