# Lead Program Finance Analyst

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $110k – $160k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Financial Modeling, Excel, Forecasting, estimate at completion, financial planning, Variance Analysis, microsoft fabric, power query, dax, costpoint, vena, anaplan, far, cas, Revenue Recognition
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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