Sr. Program Finance Analyst

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. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross‑fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

The Senior Program Finance Analyst ensures financial acumen, accuracy, and dedicated support to the program(s) they support. This role will support finance leadership, Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and Schedulers to meet program objectives and provide accurate metrics on schedule and cost performance utilizing Earned Value or related program control principles. It will support program level planning activities, new business planning activities, and develop an understanding of the overall financial position of their program(s).

The role will be accountable for developing and communicating effectively on the results and other key performance measures, including financial contract deliverables where applicable (CDRL/SDRL). The role will have a working knowledge of related regulations and is able to apply that knowledge and work autonomously the majority of the time.

• 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.

• Ability to use EVMS principles in daily operations with proven expertise.
• 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.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to multi‑task and is detail oriented.
• Ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurate.
• Self‑starter that is capable of working independently.

Education:

Requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or a relevant discipline; a Master’s Degree is preferred.

Experience:

Requires 7 - 10 years of related experience.

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

City:
Cambridge, State:
Massachusetts, Postal Code:

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $95,000.00 – $.

Draper supports many programs to improve work‑life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off‑site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

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 access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact