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Aston Carter Senior Program Financial Analyst in Germantown, Maryland
Sr. Program Financial Analyst
Job Description
Provide leadership for the financial and program analysis management functions of the company. Ensure soundness of analysis, good business judgment, compliance with policies and procedures, and adequacy of results. Develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers, supporting negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors, and foreign customers.
Responsibilities
Conduct difficult analytical studies, monitor trends, and accurately interpret results.
Support government compliance and audit activities.
Understand standards of conduct including conflicts of interest, improper practices, liability, and fraud.
Understand contract design and structure including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, FMS, and DCS, and competitive and sole-source procurements.
Grasp generally accepted accounting principles and in-depth working knowledge of CAS and IFRS.
Participate in acquisition planning strategies including defining contract requirements and risks, and market research.
Support proposal preparations including bid/no-bid requirements, cost estimating, pricing, RFP review, risk mitigation, and negotiation.
Understand source selection evaluation process including cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings, and protest.
Manage program and finance tasks including BOE preparation, budget preparation, reporting and management, cost & variance analysis, EVMS, EAC, cash management/working capital, forecasting, contractual reporting, risk management, ROI, audit preparation and management, and program review preparation.
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation.
Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC.
General business operations knowledge including management principles, business development, HR, operations, finance, accounting, economics, and information technology.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field and at least seven years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment.
Experience with Costpoint (4+ years).
In-depth knowledge of FFP, EAC (estimate at complete), and ETC (estimate to complete).
Strong Excel skills (V lookups, Pivot tables, etc.).
Experience with Army, Navy, Air Force, etc., contracts is a significant advantage.
Strong self-starter, initiative, drive, and work ethic.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
MA, MS, and/or professional certification is highly desirable.
In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, and SOX.
Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
Contract compliance knowledge.
Developing leadership skills.
Ability to mentor junior staff members.
Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/direct sell and allowable vs. unallowable cost.
Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer).
Work Environment
100% onsite, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on start time (8:30 am - 9:30 am) as long as 8 hours are worked. Reporting to the CFO, with a dotted line to another team member. After training, there is more flexibility in the schedule, with potential for occasional remote work. The role involves working closely with the financials for the program.
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Kaitland Clawson
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Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.35 - $60.10/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.