Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Purpose and Impact: Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the financial management and execution of the Skywalker program. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for maintaining proper accounting for the entire program and creating and maintaining presentable Contract Funds Status Report documents for the Government's review, including delineating between planned and actual expenses with key Program Milestones in mind. The Financial Analyst will be required to have relevant experience in financial management and analysis, specifically in the Government Contracting accounting realm.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, maintaining, and presenting financial reports, including financial planning and analysis, for internal and customer stakeholders. Knowledge of relevant cost centers (labor, travel, materials) and indirect cost applications for each is expected.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records and accounting for all program expenditures.
• Prepare and maintain Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSRs) and other financial reports for Government review.
• Monitor planned versus actual expenditures and provide variance analysis.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and financial tracking throughout program execution.
• Track labor, travel, material, and indirect costs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate with Program Management and Finance to support contract funding and cost management.
• Prepare financial reports and briefings for internal and Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and Government contract requirements.
• Ensures program costs are accurately collected by maintaining active charge numbers, monitoring actual charges, and processing transfers when appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains monthly forecasts of program revenue, cost, profit and collections.
• Performs monthly analysis and reporting of budget to actual revenue/cost/profit comparisons and identifies variance drivers.
• Creates quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) and able to effectively communicate impacts to revenue/cost/profit.
• Individual must be capable of forecasting cost information and predicting cost issues that need to be addressed with Program Managers and other Management as required.
• Performs duties in support of Month End close Process, to include reconciliation of projects/accounts, review and analysis of monthly financial data, revenue entries and direct cost accruals.
• Monitors program funding status and provides reliable, timely notification of funding status and requirements.
• Prepares financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs such as weekly and monthly contract status reports (MCSRs).
• Reviews, approves and submits invoices to customers.
• Monitors billing status, payment status and unbilled issues, and works to resolve issues in a timely manner to manage DSO.
• Attend and present at weekly contract financial meetings.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, other government regulations, GAAP, and CAS requirements.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Experience with financial management and analysis supporting Government contracts.
• Knowledge of Government contract accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSRs) and other program financial documentation.
• Understanding of labor, travel, material, and indirect cost structures.
• Team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasker with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to recognize and research issues and make recommendations/decisions based on that research.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Sharepoint and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables.
• Experience in Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience in Cognos and Hyperion is a plus.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and presenting financial reports for internal and Government stakeholders.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in government contracting for multiple type contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M).

Minimum Years of Experience: 3–5 years of experience.

Compensation Details:

$91,000-$111,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 08/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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