Financial Analyst

Arete offers a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence in national security, with a comprehensive benefits package to support your well being and professional growth. This onsite Financial Analyst role is based in Tucson, AZ or Northridge, CA and carries a salary range of USD 90,000 – 135,000 per year. You will contribute to financial planning, program analysis, and FP&A across the Space Systems sector and corporate functions within a government contracting environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Wellness and health

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial

• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

Work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

What we value

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and background we look for (Required Skills)

• BA/BS degree and 4+ years' experience or MA/MBA and 2+ years' experience
• Experience supporting government contracts or defense programs
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Expert proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with indirect cost structures and cost pools within a government contracting organization
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate and implement solutions

Nice to have (Preferred Skills)

• Prior experience in a Defense contracting organization with TM1, DELTEK CostPoint software knowledge
• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR contracts
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance
• Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau
• MBA, CMA

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial analyst supporting the Space Systems sector, partnering with Program Managers to monitor financial performance, funding, and contract expenditures
• Track program budgets and perform variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting for government contracts
• Analyze customer contracts to determine cost, funding, and profit data
• Support the semi-annual budgeting and EAC process
• Support financial planning and analysis activities across corporate and functional departments
• Assist with financial evaluation of operational initiatives and organizational spending plans
• Prepare financial plans, generate regular and special-purpose reports, and maintain historical financial records
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility into program and operational performance
• Establish cost projections, personnel-specific labor forecasts, and analyze financial trends
• Review weekly timesheet charges to ensure timely and accurate completion and proper charging practices
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision-support to Sector, Finance, and functional department leadership as needed

Technologies

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• TM1
• DELTEK CostPoint
• PowerBI
• Tableau
• EVMS