Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real‑time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high‑performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.

MAG is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its FP&A department. The position will report to the Director of FP&A and will be primarily responsible for monitoring indirect costs and supporting the company’s quarterly planning cycle. A high proficiency in Excel is required for data models utilizing embedded queries in MAG’s budgeting and planning system Focuspoint. Strong communication skills are necessary for periodic interaction with senior leadership.

• Owns the process of monitoring indirect spending, proactively engaging with department leaders to provide insight into the company’s costs and variances to plan.
• Independently conduct deep‑dive analyses and develop efficiencies in associated work streams.
• Assemble, analyze, and distribute monthly indirect reporting packages while working with department leads to provide commentary to finance leadership.
• Work hand‑in‑hand with functional department leaders on their quarterly forecast and annual budget submissions, including training new leaders to use the budgeting and planning model.
• Assist in reviewing overhead and facility costs in collaboration with division finance leaders as needed.
• Leverage knowledge of functional indirect spending by providing monthly indirect rate analysis and accompanying commentary.
• Perform ad hoc analysis for CFO and Executive Leadership Team as needed.
• Work methodically with complex Excel models to validate work products that result in consistent accurate reports.

• 0–5 years of experience in government contracting with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Planning and Analytics (TM1), PAX, and Focuspoint is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑service and collaborative team environment.
• Position is on site at our Fairfax HQ office, 4 days a week in person.
• Must be a US Citizen.

The position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions and provide a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well‑being. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG’s Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site:  Salary for this position is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG’s total compensation package for employees.