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Shield AIShield AIWashington, DC

Lead Program Finance Analyst

Leads financial strategy and execution for a strategic government technology program, including forecasting, EAC, financial modeling, reporting, and process improvement. Requires 7+ years of progressive program finance experience, a bachelor’s degree, government-contract expertise, and an active U.S. security clearance.

110k – 160k/yr
On-site7+ YOEFinance & Accounting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead finance partner supporting a strategic program throughout its lifecycle.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and other stakeholders to support financial execution and business decision-making.
  • Lead program forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), financial planning, and variance analysis while identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools that improve visibility into program performance and support data-driven decisions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Program Finance organization by standardizing processes, improving reporting, and implementing scalable financial tools.
  • Introduce industry best practices to improve program financial management and organizational effectiveness.
  • Mentor junior Program Finance team members by providing technical guidance, coaching, and professional development support.
  • Partner with finance leadership on strategic initiatives, process transformations, and special projects.
  • Prepare executive-level reporting and communicate financial performance, risks, and recommendations to program and business leadership.
  • Support program startup activities, contract execution, and financial planning for new program efforts as needed.

Requirements

  • Active U.S. security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive finance experience at a U.S. government contractor in Program Finance, Project Finance, FP&A, or a related financial role.
  • Experience supporting complex government contracts and understanding FFP, CPFF, T&M, and Cost Reimbursable contract structures.
  • Demonstrated experience leading EAC processes, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience developing financial reporting solutions.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to improve financial processes and drive operational excellence.
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or other complex technology development programs.
  • Experience designing financial reporting solutions, dashboards, or process automation.
  • Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and revenue recognition principles.

Nice to Have

  • MBA or master’s degree in a related discipline.
  • Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX, or other data transformation and modeling tools.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as Costpoint and planning tools such as Vena or Anaplan.
  • Experience mentoring or developing junior finance professionals.

Skills

Financial ModelingExcelForecastingestimate at completionfinancial planningVariance Analysismicrosoft fabricpower querydaxcostpointvenaanaplanfarcasRevenue Recognition

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