Junior Program Financial Analyst

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, data manipulation).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize financial data effectively.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond to short-notice requests.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Experience or coursework related to financial analysis, accounting, or government contracting.
• Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, or other financial/ERP systems (helpful but not required).
• Internship experience in finance or administrative support roles.

Peraton is seeking a Junior Program Financial Analyst to provide dedicated financial support to programs within our Defense Mission and Health Solutions Sector.

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely invoices for a large, multi-year government program.
• Compile and maintain detailed invoice backup and documentation required by the contract.
• Track invoice status, coordinate with customers on billing questions, and support collection of outstanding receivables.
• Monitor subcontractor financials including funding and forecasted spend.
• Review and process subcontractor invoices.
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready financial records for the program.

• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly financial reports specific to the program.
• Support forecasting and budget updates by gathering cost, labor, and funding data.
• Monitor funding levels, labor charges, subcontractor costs, and other cost elements.
• Help create and update Estimates at Completion (EACs) through data validation and coordination with the Program Manager.

• Conduct basic variance analyses and highlight anomalies for senior financial staff.
• Assist with audits, customer reviews, and internal compliance checks related to this large program.
• Learn and apply government contracting standards (AMS, CAS) as part of day‑to‑day program activities.
• Support review and validation of subcontractor invoices and funding.

• Work closely with the Program Manager and other program stakeholders on all financial matters.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Subcontracts, and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate financial execution.
• Respond to urgent or ad hoc financial data requests as needed.

• Receive hands‑on mentoring from senior leadership supporting the same program.
• Gain increasing responsibility over time, including exposure to key program financial processes, deeper analytical tasks, and cross‑functional program support.
• Build a career path with opportunities to take on more complex roles over time.