Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Senior Program Financial Analyst

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis with a focus on project controls in a defense contracting environment
  • Demonstrated expertise in program control and Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong understanding of CAS/FAR/DFAR regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all management levels.

Responsibilities

  • Support Program Management in preparing accurate spend plans and ETCs/EACs for programs.
  • Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for weekly and monthly performance reporting.
  • Conduct independent analysis of ETCs/EACs using a Metric-Based approach.
  • Manage program cash flow and unbilled reporting.
  • Set up and maintain Cobra/Cost Point systems.
  • Assist with pricing activities in compliance with RFP/RFI and other regulations as necessary.
  • Support the Director in Department Metric formulation and Management.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility
  • Exposure to a dynamic defense contracting environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
  • Involvement in high-stakes financial analysis projects.
Full Job Description
The Sr. Program Financial Analyst is responsible for the consolidation and analysis of monthly program financial forecasts for assigned Kratos programs IAW Kratos Business Cadence and tools. Specific analysis include: Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), spend plan forecasting, cash flow analysis and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting. Monitors and tracks contract actions, including the status of funding and inputs to applicable systems and tools. The incumbent may assist with price proposals, provide finance support in capture of new business opportunities, and support the controller as assigned. Support Program Management with the preparation of accurate spend plans & ETCs/EACs for assigned programs. Job Functions: • Support Program Management with the preparation of accurate spend plans & ETCs/EACs for assigned programs • Experience in full EVMS • Utilize EVMS to provide weekly/ monthly cost and schedule performance for assigned program's stakeholders • Expert in Deltek COBRA • Independent analysis of ETCs/EACs (Metric Based approach) • Program Cash Flow and unbilled reporting • Cobra / Cost Point set up and maintenance • Support Annual Operating Plan and recurring monthly and quarterly review • Acts as back up in support of pricing activities as necessary IAW compliance with RFP/RFI, FAR, CAS, and Company Policies and Procedures • Support Director, Program Planning, Pricing and Control with Department Metric formulation and Management • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or Engineering • Minimum of five years of financial analyst experience with an emphasis in project controls/program controls/business management/pricing/budgeting experience in defense contracting environment • Demonstrated Program control, cost analysis, forecasting, and EVMS Experience • Ability to interface with all levels of Management • Advanced level ability in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications • Knowledge/experience with CAS/FAR/DFAR • Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred Skills/Experience • Knowledge/experience with ProPricer • Knowledge/experience with Costpoint • Working knowledge of MS Project #LI-Hybrid Competitive salary based on experience and education

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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