AEVEX Aerospace

Program Finance Analyst

AEVEX Aerospace • $80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required; must maintain Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and tools like Jira or Tableau.
  • Self-starter with structured problem-solving aptitude and process orientation.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; proactive and cost-conscious mindset.
  • Deep knowledge in one business management area (Finance, Scheduling, Contracts, Pricing) with familiarity in others.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Internal Research & Development program's financial performance.
  • Prepare and present financial forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis.
  • Track and report on program expenditures, identifying trends and issues.
  • Lead project selection boards and manage the IR&D process.
  • Communicate financial performance insights to leadership and program teams.

Benefits

  • Professional growth through exposure to diverse cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to engage in a collaborative and process-oriented environment.
  • Work with senior management and have a direct impact on strategic decision-making.
  • Contribute to corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Employment stability with a focus on full-time engagement.
Full Job Description
The 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.

Essential Functions
  • Must be experienced in the day-to-day program finance responsibilities of managing program business and financial performance.
  • Provide Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual Financial Forecasting.
  • Prepare quarterly corporate social responsibility positions and charts.
  • Assist the program team and financial management in monitoring and tracking program expenditures, highlighting issues / concerns / trends, and ensuring program financial commitments are met.
  • Interact with a variety of program and financial management personnel and ensure alignment with company and program processes and procedures.
  • Manage the program process by running project selection boards, establishing project data repository structure, support the development and revisions of project cost estimates and manage project transitions to supported business units.
  • Prepare, analyze, and report/present program level earned value and financial performance to F&BO and Program teams.
  • Effectively communicate performance to leadership teams.
  • 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 and Competencies
  • Security Clearance-Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Jira and/or Tableau
  • Aptitude to facilitate results, self-starter attitude, process oriented, structured problem solver.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibit a proactive, problem solving, cost conscious and company-focused mindset.
  • Deep knowledge of one pillar of business management (Finance, Scheduling, Contracts, Pricing/Estimating), working knowledge of the remaining pillars.
  • Demonstrated Financial and Analytical skills.

Education / Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Master's degree.

Experience
  • 2+ years Program finance experience to include monthly and quarterly program financial status preparation and analysis.
  • Experience and ability to interface with senior management.
  • Experience in creating and managing Budget Targets and Schedule Milestones.
  • Experience coordinating managers, cross-functional peers, coworkers, and core company personnel while working in a "team" environment.
  • Deep knowledge of one pillar of business management (Finance, Scheduling, Contracts, Pricing/Estimating), working knowledge of another pillar, familiarity and great interest to learn the remaining pillars.
  • Experience supporting and driving programs utilizing agile program management.
  • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace is a provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions. The company offers a range of services, including full-spectrum ISR operations, training and mentoring, and technology solutions. AEVEX Aerospace serves a variety of customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other government organizations. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, California.
Learn more about AEVEX Aerospace
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2018
Revenue
$100 million

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