Financial Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation Finance organization is looking for a Finance Analyst Specialist II / III to join our team. Responsibilities include annual and multi-year budgeting, development of financial forecasts and planning scenarios, development and implementation of financial and operational metrics, dashboards, and capital expenditure planning. This position serves as a trusted financial advisor to all levels of the Engineering & Technology Group (ETG), providing the financial data, trends analysis, and predictive analytics that Aerospace needs to deliver its value proposition our customers and meet our goals.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time onsite at our campus facility in Chantilly, Virginia or El Segundo, California.

What You’ll Be Doing

Plans and tracks overhead and capital budget allocations and related metrics

Assists management team with preparing annual budget requests

Monitors budget performance by producing monthly budget and execution reporting

Responds to ad hoc data inquiries and analytical report requests

Informs Finance leadership on financial trends, reporting unit performance, and recommended corrective actions to achieve financial plans

Compares and analyzes financial results with plans and forecasts, identifies trends, assess, and communicates reliable metrics to management for informed business decisions

Work with managers, customers, and purchasing agent(s) to submit purchase requests

Completes and analyzes cost transfers to ensure accuracy of cost allocations

Manages, coordinates, and tracks the procurement of equipment and services necessary to accomplish divisional objectives and ensure the timely execution of budgets to planned targets

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Financial Analyst Specialist II:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or related field

Three or more years of related experience in budgeting and forecasting

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Financial Analyst Specialist III include :

Five or more years of related experience in budgeting and forecasting

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Background in governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices

Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS)

Skills in Excel Power Tools (Power BI, PowerPivot, PowerQuery)

Exposure to other data analytics tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or Tableau

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$27.84 - $41.76

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically

Lead Change

Engage with Impact

Foster Innovation

Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment