Program Finance, Advisor

Peraton•Herndon, VA

2d•$86,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it. Peraton is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to join a team of qualified, diverse professionals supporting the FAA program in the National Aerospace Sector. The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, performance, and compliance of assigned programs. Responsibilities include budget execution, forecasting, invoicing, cost analysis, EAC development, and financial reporting needed to meet contractual and internal requirements. This role requires close collaboration with Program Managers, Contracts, Subcontracts, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial management across the program lifecycle. This role is located in Herndon, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant financial experience OR Master’s degree and min 6 years experience with MS/MA, Min 3 years experience with PhD.
Strong background in budgeting, auditing, forecasting, cost analysis, and integrating milestone schedules into financial activities.
Extremely strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, complex formulas).
Knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and MS Office applications.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond to ad hoc requests on short notice.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Program Execution & Cost Control Partner with operational leaders to ensure that work is executed within the budgeted values.
Prepare, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Completion (EACs) and coordinate ETC assumptions with Program Management.
Monitor funding levels, burn rate, milestone billings, labor posting accuracy, and cash collections.
Identify and resolve cost posting errors while ensuring accuracy and alignment with program objectives.
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Support weekly, monthly, and annual forecasting activities, including contributions to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, dashboards, and program performance metrics.
Conduct variance analysis and provide clear explanations of financial results to Program Managers and leadership.
Pricing, Proposals & Business Analysis Support proposal pricing, cost strategies, and development of cost volumes.
Provide historical cost analysis and other financial inputs to support capture and proposal teams.
Deliver financial business analysis with the ability to clearly communicate results and recommendations to leadership.
Compliance, Controls & Cross-Functional Collaboration Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, AMS, and government contracting regulations.
Respond to ad hoc requests and shifting priorities in a fast paced environment.