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Firestorm · 14 hours ago

Senior Program Financial Analyst

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $156K/yr

4+ years exp

Firestorm is a company on a mission to revolutionize defense solutions for U.S. ally nations. The Senior Program Financial Analyst will partner with various teams to ensure robust financial planning and execution across complex government and commercial programs, focusing on cost control and data-driven decision-making.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Drones

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze program budgets, forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) submissions

Assist in preparing financial models to evaluate program profitability, risk, and variance impacts

Support pricing and cost proposals for new business, contract modifications, and engineering change orders

Track actual costs, obligations, and commitments, ensuring alignment with contract baselines

Monitor and analyze variances between planned, actual, and forecasted costs and recommend corrective actions

Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and compliance requirements

Assist with build cost models for proposals, ROMs, engineering change orders, and contract modifications

Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to support price to win alignment and competitive positioning

Perform bottoms up pricing that includes labor, material, subcontract, travel, ODC, and indirect rates

Evaluate quantity price breaks and production scaling impacts with Supply Chain

Support development of multi scenario pricing models for various contract structures (CPFF, FFP, T&M)

Assist with preparation of cost volumes, pricing justification, and audit ready backup for submission to government customers

Prepare and present monthly program financial performance reports to internal leadership and customer stakeholders

Support DCAA/DCMA audits, financial reviews, and internal compliance checks

Assist with annual financial and program audits, including revenue tie-outs, margin analysis, Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules for detailed financial workbook audits

Partner with Program Managers to ensure financial alignment with schedule, technical performance, and contract requirements

Coordinate with Contracts, Procurement, and Operations on funding, subcontract management, and cash flow planning

Assist in the preparation of Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) submissions

Support annual budgeting, indirect rate analysis, and strategic planning initiatives

Contribute to continuous improvement of program finance processes, tools, and reporting

Qualification

Program financial analysisAerospace & Defense experienceFinancial modelingMicrosoft ExcelERP systemsDoD contract typesAnalytical skillsGAAP knowledgeAudit processes

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; may substitute equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of a degree

Minimum 4 years of program & financial analysis experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector

U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

Familiarity with DoD contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M) and government regulations (FAR, DFARS)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Unanet)

Preferred

6+ years of experience in program finance in the Aerospace & Defense sector

Knowledge of GAAP and government audit processes (DCAA/DCMA)

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros)

Prior experience supporting major aerospace or defense programs

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals

Equity grants for new hires

Unlimited PTO

Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.

Generous Parental Leave

Lifestyle Spending Account

FSA

DCFSA

HSA

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Accident insurance

Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.