Program Finance Analyst - Entry level

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide.

• Provides timely and accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related processes
• Supports all baseline development activities and development of charge numbers and WBS as applicable
• Provides updates/changes as required, for programs with and without Earned Value requirements, in applicable tools (ERP or Cobra).
• Provides analysis and reports on the performance variances to budget and assist with recovery plans as needed
• Analyzes and reports risks & Opportunities to the baseline cost, schedule, and the EAC
• Ensures timely maintenance of the Project-Activity Structure (Charge Numbers)
• Provides timely completion of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, processing time‑phased estimate to complete updates, and EAC package support for Program Financial Planning and Reporting
• Develops and monitors the program level time‑phased plan to support an overall program level view of revenue for forecast, budget, and 5‑year planning processes
• Provides the financial data inputs, analysis, and applicable variance narrative for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Quarterly Business‑Reviews (QBRs)
• Provides timely invoicing and collection of customer receivables
• Reviews and communicates the status of program financials, including the status on funding, and disposition of funding that is subject to cancellation
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Proficient EVMS principles in daily operations
• Knowledge of program financial controls with DoD programs
• Knowledge of relevant federal acquisition regulations and standards such as CAS/FAR/DFARS
• Knowledge of different contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M)
• Knowledge of relevant accounting subject matters, including revenue recognition
• Ability to present complex information to all levels of management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications and strong Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to multi‑task and be detail oriented
• Ability to ensure tasks completed on time and accurately
• Self‑starter capable of working independently

Education:

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline;
Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

3‑5 years of related experience.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact