Program Financial Analyst

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Program Financial Analyst Job Description We are seeking an experienced Program Financial Analyst to provide comprehensive cost and schedule analysis for complex government programs, including space and missile systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with multiple program teams to develop and maintain financial systems, support programmatic and financial reporting, and interface with finance functions to meet both program and corporate financial requirements. Responsibilities Provide bottoms-up cost and schedule analysis for program activities such as acquisition or program planning, cost analysis, and financial management. Interface with multiple program teams to create and maintain project-based financial systems, including Estimates at Completion, Forward Planning projections, and Profitability Analysis. Support both customer and internal programmatic and financial reporting. Interface with finance functions, including Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable, to support financial requirements. Essential Skills Experience with Deltek Costpoint. Proficiency in T&M and Cost Reimbursable processes. High proficiency in Excel, including SUM IFs, Pivot Tables, and V Lookups. Understanding of annual operating plans. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of recent related experience in cost estimating, cost modeling, cost analysis, program analysis, and program management. Experience applying scheduling and related cost, schedule, and technical analysis. Additional Skills & Qualifications DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one (not required). Experience with analysis and estimation of space technologies is a plus. Experience with Deltek Costpoint and related applications (COGNOS, DELTEK BI, Costpoint planning and procurement modules) preferred. Strong tenacity for data collection in the cost estimation process. Work Environment This position is 100% remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. Candidates must be comfortable working independently and managing their time effectively. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belcamp, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $55.28/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.