Financial Analysis & Planning Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Financial Analysis & Planning Specialist with Security Clearance
Location: Hill Air Force Base

Job Title:

Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Location:

Hill AFB, Ogden, UT (100% Onsite)
Duration:
Contract (April 2026 – August 2026 to start)
Pay Rate: $65.00 – $85.00/hour

Position Overview Paladin/SNI Technology is seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist to support a critical IT program at Hill Air Force Base. This individual will serve as the primary financial resource responsible for contract performance tracking, cost forecasting, procurement coordination, and financial compliance. This role works closely with program leadership, technical teams, government stakeholders, and vendors to deliver accurate financial reporting, support procurement processes, and provide data-driven insights that guide program decisions.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain Estimate at Complete (EAC) tracking to forecast contract burn rate and support cost decision-making
Conduct monthly financial reviews with leadership, providing updates on contract performance and projections
Develop and manage Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for infrastructure, cloud services, and onboarding efforts
Support procurement lifecycle activities including planning, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
Prepare procurement documentation such as checklists, requirements traceability matrices, and design review materials
Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and validate invoices prior to submission
Manage overtime approval workflows and track actual labor hours
Provide cost analysis support for surge project proposals and maintain separate tracking within EAC
Contribute to contract reporting requirements including Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and Contract Operations Monthly Reports (COMR)
Develop and maintain annual spend plans aligned with cost estimates and procurement cycles
Perform software license management, including inventory reporting and usage tracking
Collaborate with technical teams to gather requirements and validate cost estimates

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance (required)

Experience:

7+ years of experience in government contract finance, IT program financial management, or procurement support
Proven experience with EAC analysis, cost forecasting, and financial tracking systems
Experience supporting procurement processes and developing cost estimates
Skills & Expertise Knowledge:
Contract financial management (EAC, invoice processing, cost variance analysis)
Government procurement processes, including PDR/CDR and required documentation Technical

Skills:

Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, macros, complex formulas)
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities

Core Competencies:

Ability to identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions
Strong collaboration skills across program management, technical teams, and government stakeholders
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities