Program Finance Analyst

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. We tackle national challenges across diverse fields such as defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering.

The Program Finance Analyst 2 collaborates with internal and external customers as the business partner of choice to provide financial acumen, accuracy, and dedicated support for significant defense contracts.

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

• Proficient in using EVMS principles with proven expertise.
• Knowledge of program financial controls with DoD programs.
• Knowledge of relevant federal acquisition regulations and standards such as CAS/FAR/DFARS.
• Understanding 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 skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented.
• Ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurately.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently.

Education:

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

Experience:

3–5 years of related experience.

• Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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 provides access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.