Senior Financial Analyst​/Project Planning & Controls; PP&C

Senior Financial Analyst/Project Planning & Controls (PP&C)

Location: Columbia, Maryland
Time Type: Full time
Posted: Today
Job Requisition: R2121133

About

Mission Technology Solutions - Defense, intelligence and space innovation technology at the speed of tomorrow.

K combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world’s toughest challenges on a global scale. K is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air and sea. K delivers innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, mission operations, data analytics, artificial intelligence and secure logistics. At K, We deliver.(TM)

K is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/Project Planning & Controls (PP&C) to join the project team, supporting Program Management and cross-functional partners. This role oversees full P&L and cash flow responsibility for assigned project(s), managing financial activities for various contract types and sizes with minimal direct supervision. The Senior Analyst requires in-depth expertise in budgeting, forecasting, estimates to complete (ETC/EAC), variance and trend analysis, and reporting cycles.

The Senior Analyst identifies financial opportunities and risks, supports backlog management, fosters a strong control and compliance environment, and applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles, contract management, and government contracting processes, including FAR and CAS.

On-site presence required: Columbia, MD

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control work breakdown structures (WBS) and lead project set-up activities to ensure compliant cost charging, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee project budgets, baselines, funding, schedules, and milestones, including calculating estimates to complete (ETC/EAC) and processing scope changes.
• Review incurred costs and forecast future expenditures using labor productivity, material price forecasts, subcontract agreements, wage rates, and risk analysis.
• Monitor and maximize project cash flow by reviewing customer invoices, reconciling unbilled balances, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee subcontractor expenditures, track costs and fees against budget, analyze trends, and prepare monthly accruals.
• Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual objectives, preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for assigned projects by documenting assumptions and evaluating financial opportunities and risks.
• Reconcile weekly, monthly, and cumulative cost and performance data; provide variance analysis, trending, and completion reporting.
• Develop price and cost estimates using complex pricing concepts and applicable government accounting standards (FAR, CAS).
• Establish and maintain financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate project status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams, implement process improvement initiatives, and provide mentorship and guidance while managing multiple priorities and long-term objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive financial analysis and program management experience, including hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph or be able to obtain and maintain.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, variance and trend analysis).
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles as they relate to U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, COBRA,…