The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst (Program Finance Analyst Specialist III) 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. This role works closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis organization to ensure a consistent vision and implementation of financial policies, practices, and processes throughout the corporation.
Work Model
This position is a hybrid work model offering 3+ days onsite per week, with remote the balance of the week, or as business conditions allow.
This position can be located at either our Chantilly VA campus, or our Crystal City DC location.
What You'll Be Doing
- Works with principal investigators 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 STE 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 STE 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 STE and financial plans
What You Need to be Successful - Program Finance Analyst Specialist III
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field
- Six or more years of relevant experience in finance or a related analytical field
- 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
- 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, Tableau, Advanced Excel skills, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration.
Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies.
Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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