Program Financial Analyst

Program Financial Analyst

Cimarron is seeking a part-time Program Financial Analyst to support a classified program. In this position, you will serve as a trusted financial partner to the Program Manager, shaping the cost strategy that keeps a critical federal program on budget and positioned for success. This is a remote (i.e., work from home) opportunity!

This position is expected to last 6 months to 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

Key Duties:

• Partner with the Program Manager to develop, maintain, and update program cost estimates in real time.
• Develop and manage program financial plans, forecasts, and budgets.
• Manage and monitor labor and indirect rates applied to the program.
• Track program costs against the contract ceiling and report variances and trends to program leadership.
• Identify and recommend strategic levers that keep program costs within the contract ceiling.
• Support cost proposal preparation, cost audits, and contract negotiations as needed.
• Perform additional financial analysis and program support tasks as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check.
• 20 or more years of directly related experience in government contract pricing and financial control.
• Knowledge of the FAR and its requirements in all aspects of cost and pricing.
• Proven history of preparing and delivering government compliant cost proposals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience managing costs against ceilings on cost reimbursable or time and materials contracts.
• Experience with labor and indirect rate development and management.
• Experience with a DCAA compliant accounting system such as Deltek Costpoint.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.