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**Expertise and Functions** - Provide guidance to program managers in financial reporting objectives and standards to ensure accurate, compliant and useful financial reporting is produced - Initiate, monitor and maintain proper project setup in Unanet - Budgeting and financial analysis - Develop project cost/schedule baselines and budgets - Monitor project actuals and resolve issues - Monitor outstanding project commitments (e.g., travel, subcontracts) - Develop monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conduct variance analysis - Monitor the project’s burn rate against funding remaining - Analyze project reports to identify and resolve issues - Document and support monthly program reviews - Complete earned value calculations and analysis for projects - Evaluate work in progress to determine appropriate accrual values - Contracts / Pricing: - Review and analyze contracts, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure project meets financial and reporting requirements - Assist with pricing and historical data collection - Provide analysis for forward-looking financials and business-related projects - Prepare forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing, sales, and other related areas - Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings to senior management - Other duties as assigned **Education/Training:** - Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree desired - Government contracting experience preferred - Cost and financial analysis experience preferred - Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels - Ability to work autonomously - Creative in the ability to process improve and automate - Knowledge, understanding and experience with ERP systems - Hands-on experience assembling analytical tools for operations - Strong knowledge of Excel **Experience:** - 2+ years of experience in management and program oversight - Experience in Earned Value Management preferred - Experience with Unanet preferred - Knowledge in Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint preferred **Security:** - Must be a US citizen - Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required **Physical Requirements:** - Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms - Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk - Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) - Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Wellness Resources
Salary estimate
$111,000 – $150,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
ExcelPowerpointSalesSecurity
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