Project Finance Analyst

Project Finance AnalystReq Id:

359

Location:

CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

Date:

Jul 19, 2026Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program
• up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid Working EnvironmentThales Defense & Security, Inc.

is currently seeking a Project Finance Analyst to work at our Clarksburg, Maryland Campus. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Program Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting, ensuring projects stay within budget and achieve financial goals.
• Assist building and maintaining project structures in SAP S/4 HANA/ Fiori.
• Prepare project cost reports and presentations.
• Create journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Monitor budgets for over
• and under-runs.
• Reconcile various Balance Sheets and P&L accounts.
• Support routine financial month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support and participate in reporting and forecasting of financial results.
• Present in front of groups including executive level employees.
• Support annual year-end financial audits.
• Works on self-driven or project-based work; with minimal supervision.
• Support achievement of all programmatic, contractual and financial objectives.
• Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/ Accounting/ Finance/ Economics preferred; will also consider 2 years of coursework along with professional experience within a financial department in a corporate environment.
• 0-5 years of finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Excellent organizational skills and work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with employees in all departments and functions.
• Ability to see a problem or challenge and create a solution
• a "roll up your sleeves and get it done" work ethic.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of

FAR, DFAR, CAS.

• Familiarity with government contracting accounting experience/ DOD Program Finance Reporting.
• SAP S/4 Hana experience. The annualized pay range for this role is $72,171
• $92,219 along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%.

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careersthalesdsi. Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016. #LI-JD1 #LI-hybrid

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