Program Finance Analyst

Program Finance AnalystTrident seeks a driven and highly capable Program Finance Analyst (internal level III) to support the financial management of projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to forecasting and performance analysis. This role is responsible for assisting in the preparation of financial reports, monitoring project costs, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and contractual requirements. The analyst will work closely with program managers, finance leadership, and cross-functional teams to provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial data to support decision-making.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPartners closely with Program Managers to prepare and support Estimate at Completions (EACs), forecasting and budgeting activities.Provides financial data inputs and analysis for various business reviews as needed.Prepare or aid in monthly financial submissions related to programs including but not limited to monthly revenue recognition, billings, external financial reports, and any other monthly reporting as required.Monitors performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.Analyzes complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial information to management for decision making purposes.Supports senior management team with strategic initiatives.Supports ad-hoc reporting and analysis, setup and closeout actions related to program finance, special projects and internal/external audits as required.Ability to work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.Maintain a high level of discretion while processing and handling confidential information.Performs other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar field.Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program Finance, FP&A, or Accounting (or 2 years of experience with a Master's degree)Working knowledge of GAAP to support accurate complex accounting transactions and business operations, financial reporting and compliance.Working knowledge of various contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFP), Time & Material (T&M), etc.Experience with MS Office including Excel (i.e., Pivot tables, nested formulas and logical/lookup functions) and PowerPoint.U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience in aerospace and/or defense industry strongly preferred.Experience with an ERP system, Microsoft Business Central a plus.Experience with Power BI a plus.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $74,000 - $137,000 Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.BenefitsHired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:Health benefits MedicalDentalVisionBasic life with AD&DShort term disabilityLong term disabilityAncillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)Paid time offHolidays401(k) (including company match)Tuition reimbursementLeaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.