Financial Analyst

General Description

Under the guidance of the Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst II plays a key role in both corporate financial planning and project-level financial management, supporting NASA Kennedy Space Center. This position is integral to both long-term financial strategy and day-to-day project management. Key responsibilities include supporting the annual Operating Plan (OP) budgeting process, developing financial models for forecasting and strategic planning, and providing actionable insights on financial performance to drive business decisions. The position also focuses on ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with financial regulations, and supporting external audits. As a key partner across teams, the Financial Analyst II will help drive data-driven decision-making and identify process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and reporting effectiveness.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the annual Operating Plan (OP) budgeting process, including timeline development, coordination of inputs across departments, and preparation of customer level financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance against key metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership to drive business decisions.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting effectiveness.
• Serve as a key financial partner across teams, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

Contract & Project Financial Management

• Monitor and analyze contract funding levels and variances, ensuring projects remain within budget and aligned with contract requirements.
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EACs) and variance explanations, assessing direct rate impacts, level of effort, and over/under plan contract costs.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to align EACs with overall financial strategy and escalate when adjustments are needed to keep projects on track.
• Utilize Costpoint (or similar ERP systems) to support project setup, billing, revenue tracking, funding uploads, and contract value management.
• Ensure data integrity by validating accounting system exports, reconciling invoices, and reviewing government Data Requirement Deliverables (DRDs).
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies, addressing root causes to prevent future errors.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations, contract requirements, and internal controls.
• Support external audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Provide financial insights to project managers, accounting teams, and finance leadership to support operational success.

Why We Value You

• You have experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• You enjoy problem-solving and translating complex financial data into clear insights.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to grow into a Finance Manager role.
• You are proficient in ERP systems (Costpoint preferred) and financial modeling tools.
• You take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• You’re a proactive team player who identifies challenges, offers solutions, and contributes to business development and proposal efforts when needed.

Specific Knowledge/ Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or other related analytical field.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in Government contracting financial management.
• Expertise in using MS Excel (i.e. pivot tables, xlookups, sumifs), and ability to become proficient in other software applications.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule as needed to accommodate peak periods and surge requirements.
• Experience with government contracting, including cost-plus type contracts.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Deltek software, including Costpoint.
• Experience with NASA financial reporting (i.e. 533M)

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time