Lead Program Finance Analyst (R5625)

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 110,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical problem-solving","Strong business acumen","Process improvement","Mentoring","Effective communication"]

Serve as a lead finance partner for a strategic Hivemind program, driving financial performance, forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and variance analysis. Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and leadership to provide actionable insights. Build financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools, standardize scalable Program Finance processes, and mentor junior team members while communicating executive-level performance, risks, and recommendations.

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3 days ago

Lead Program Finance Analyst (R5625)

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Job Summary

Serve as a lead finance partner for a strategic Hivemind program, driving financial performance, forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and variance analysis. Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and leadership to provide actionable insights. Build financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools, standardize scalable Program Finance processes, and mentor junior team members while communicating executive-level performance, risks, and recommendations.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the lead finance partner supporting a strategic program throughout its lifecycle.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and stakeholders to support financial execution and business decision-making.
  • •Lead program forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), financial planning, and variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
  • •Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve visibility into program performance and support data-driven decisions.
  • •Mentor junior Program Finance team members and lead continuous improvement initiatives by standardizing processes and implementing scalable financial tools.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 160,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • •Active U.S. security clearance.
  • •7+ years of progressive finance experience at a U.S. government contractor in Program Finance, Project Finance, FP&A, or a related role.
  • •Experience supporting complex government contracts and contract structures (FFP, CPFF, T&M, and Cost Reimbursable).
  • •Demonstrated experience leading EAC processes, forecasting, and financial planning, with strong financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience:7+ yearsDefenseAerospaceGovernment contractingFP&AProgram finance
Education:Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
Skills:Analytical problem-solvingStrong business acumenProcess improvementMentoringEffective communication
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft FabricPower QueryDAXERP (Costpoint)VenaAnaplanFARCASRevenue recognition

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Active U.S. security clearance

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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