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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Program Financial Analyst 2

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLone Tree, CO, USA$86.1k - $118.4k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the degree. In the absence of a degree, at least 6 years of related experience is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or a related field.
  • Ability to communicate program and financial information effectively and clearly.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.
  • Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Strong hand and finger dexterity for computer tasks.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and control complex project data for internal and external project reporting.
  • Prepare and analyze budgets, schedules, and cost proposals for contract work.
  • Conduct what-if cost analysis, program cost forecasts, and cost variance analysis.
  • Monitor and report on outstanding work against each contract to maintain accurate cost and schedule baselines.
  • Develop and maintain advanced financial models and reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Prepare and deliver financial presentations for management and stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Travel occasionally for training or meetings, if required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.
  • Knowledge of government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulations.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management.
  • Deltek Cobra experience.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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