Financial Specialist - NSS

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years.

We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high‑performing teams.

We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you.

This position is located onsite at the NASA Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Financial Specialist to support the financial operations of its NASA contract at Stennis Space Center (SSC). This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), financial reporting, and government contract support. The successful candidate will work closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective management of contract resources.

• Process payroll, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), expense reporting, credit card reconciliations, and fixed asset activities
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Monitor financial performance and analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Prepare financial reports, management presentations, proposals, and ad hoc analyses for leadership and stakeholders
• Support preparation and submission of government contract deliverables and financial reporting requirements
• Prepare account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Develop and maintain financial databases, records, and reporting systems
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Research complex financial issues and recommend practical solutions
• Support audit requests and compliance reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Support the financial management of NASA contract operations at Stennis Space Center
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, accounting standards, and applicable regulations
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and management decision‑making
• Partner with operational leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Maintain accurate financial records, systems, and reporting tools
• Support internal and external audits
• Coordinate financial activities across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, government contracting, or related financial operations
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to research financial issues and develop practical solutions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal…