Full-Time

Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 8/1/27
 MAG Aerospace

MAG Aerospace

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates ISR aircraft and UAS services

Compensation Overview

$70k - $100k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Fairfax, VA, USA

In Person

Four days in person per week are required at the Fairfax headquarters.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Financial analysis
Data Modeling
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • 0-5 years of experience in government contracting with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer service, and collaborative team environment.
  • The position requires work on site at the Fairfax headquarters office, with four days per week in person.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • The position is contingent upon the candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Own the process of monitoring indirect spending for the company and proactively engage department leaders to provide insight into company costs and variances to plan.
  • Independently conduct deep-dive analyses and develop efficiencies in associated work streams.
  • Assemble, analyze, and distribute monthly indirect reporting packages while working with department leads to provide commentary to finance leadership.
  • Work with functional department leaders on quarterly forecasts and annual budget submissions, including training new leaders to use the budgeting and planning model.
  • Assist in reviewing overhead and facility costs in collaboration with division finance leaders as needed.
  • Leverage knowledge of functional indirect spending by providing monthly indirect rate analysis and accompanying commentary.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis for the chief financial officer and executive leadership team as needed.
  • Work methodically with complex Excel models to validate work products that result in consistent, accurate reports.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Planning and Analytics (TM1), PAX, and Focuspoint is preferred.

MAG Aerospace provides aerial surveillance and situational awareness services using a fleet of over 200 manned and unmanned aircraft. The company operates and maintains these aircraft while integrating communication and intelligence systems to collect and deliver real-time data to federal, international, and commercial clients. Unlike many competitors that focus solely on hardware or software, MAG manages the entire process from flight operations and maintenance to technical training and global mission support. Its goal is to enhance the operational effectiveness of its customers by providing a complete, end-to-end solution for gathering and analyzing information from the air.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Woodbridge, Virginia

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Space Force analytics work expands into Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
  • Specialty aviation niches like wildfire, law enforcement, and rescue deepen recurring demand.
  • AI-enabled airborne surveillance partnerships can become new commercial ISR products.

What critics are saying

  • Defense contract recompetes or protests can remove major Space Force revenue.
  • Fleet grounding, maintenance failures, or accidents immediately halt ISR delivery.
  • Prime contractors can bundle similar capabilities and squeeze MAG into subcontractor status.

What makes MAG Aerospace unique

  • Operates 200+ manned and unmanned special mission aircraft globally.
  • Combines ISR operations with C5ISR integration, training, and technical services.
  • Supports federal, international, civilian, and commercial customers across six continents.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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