Associate Program Finance Analyst with Security Clearance
The Associate Program Finance Analyst supports comprehensive financial management activities including contract management, budgeting, invoicing, and compliance within a federally funded research environment. This role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder coordination, and financial analysis to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to government regulations. Positioned within Confidential Client's Early Career Program, it offers immersive training and growth opportunities for emerging finance professionals in a collaborative, mission-driven setting.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Program Finance Analyst to join an Early Career Program (ECP) focused on developing emerging finance talent. This entry-level, full-time role is ideal for candidates with up to 3 years of experience who are comfortable working onsite in Fairfax, VA (minimum 4 days per week). The role supports program finance activities including contract deliverables, billing, project financial management, and financial analysis.
What You’ll Do
- Produce contractual deliverable reports (CDRL) and government invoices, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Reconcile bi-weekly invoices with the Billing team and gather invoice backup and receipts.
- Support full lifecycle financial management for direct work programs: budgeting, resource tracking, execution, collections, and closeout.
- Assist with pricing and estimating for new projects and potential change orders.
- Maintain financial controls in accordance with FAR, CAS, and internal finance policies.
- Prepare analytics and ad-hoc financial reports to support leadership decision-making.
- Coordinate with Project Leaders, Contracts, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury to ensure timely deliverables and positive cashflow.
- Drive process improvements, support business transformation/testing efforts, and contribute to operational best practices.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting; evaluate impacts of indirect rate updates.
Qualifications
Basic (Required)
- Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education/work experience).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, core functions).
- Strong attention to detail, a resourceful self-starter, and reliable in executing commitments.
- Clear communication, interpersonal, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Fairfax, VA at least 4 days per week.
Preferred
- Academic strength or coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or a quantitative field.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Demonstrated interest in process improvement and financial systems.
Location & Schedule
- Work location: Fairfax, VA (onsite).
- Schedule: Full-time; minimum four days per week onsite.
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. for employment.
Compensation
- Salary range: $59,600 - $89,400 per year (midpoint $74,500).
- Exact compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal pay practices.
Security Clearance
- This role may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (e.g., Secret). Per U.S. government requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for clearance consideration. The hiring process and timeline for clearance (if required) will be communicated by the Confidential Client.
Why Join
- Structured Early Career Program (cohort-based) with curated training, mentorship, and a year-one group project.
- Hands-on experience in program finance within a mission-driven environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth from Associate to Senior Analyst levels.
- Collaborative culture and exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and enterprise finance tools.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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