Sr. Program Finance Analyst

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $95,000–$245,000 base salary per year

Company

Independent nonprofit research and development company delivering solutions across defense, space exploration, biomedical engineering, and other national challenges.

What you will do

• Provide schedule and cost performance metrics using Earned Value Management System principles and related program control processes.
• Support baseline development, charge number and work breakdown structure creation, and updates in ERP or Cobra tools.
• Analyze budget variances, risks, opportunities, and estimate-at-complete results, supporting recovery planning where needed.
• Develop time-phased program plans for revenue forecasting, budgeting, and five-year planning.
• Prepare financial data, analysis, and variance narratives for Program Management Reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Support invoicing, customer receivables, program funding reviews, and applicable contract deliverables.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven expertise applying Earned Value Management System principles in daily operations.
• Knowledge of program financial controls for Department of Defense programs, federal acquisition regulations, CAS, FAR, and DFARS.
• Knowledge of contract types including FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, and T&M, as well as revenue recognition.
• Strong Excel, analytical, communication, presentation, multitasking, and independent problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on research, development, and practical innovation.
• Workplace flexibility programs supporting work-life balance.
• Employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts for local museums and cultural activities.
• Selected applicants may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.