[Hiring] Sr. Program Finance Analyst @AEVEX

Role Description

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 jr. level members of the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance - Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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 a plus.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)-retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company.
• Professional development funds.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Company Description

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.
• 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.