Senior Program Control Analyst

Worker Type Regular Job  Description Summary We  are seeking an experienced Senior Program Control Analyst to join our Finance team supporting Directed Energy programs. This role will lead financial planning and analysis efforts, providing strategic insight, driving financial performance, and ensuring alignment between program execution and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, leadership capability, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities Prepare monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts

Perform financial analysis, research, budgets and forecasts in support of business planning

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations.

Serve as a key finance business partner to Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations, ensuring financial alignment with strategic and operational goals.

Prepares and communicates variances to management.

Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports.

Assists with monitoring headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are met.

Supports the month end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packages.

Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Preferred Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).8+ years of experience in program finance, financial analysis, or related finance roles.

Experience with ERP and EPM systems;
Hyperion, Oracle preferred

Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel preferred)
Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills

Able to identify problems and perform real-time resolution using determined actions

Able to function in a dynamic and challenging environment

Able to communicate with all levels of management and prepare presentations

Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Focuses on teamwork and collaboration.

Displays strong initiative and accomplish goals to meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing or government contracting environments is a plus.

Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$101,000 - $154,000

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export…