Senior Program Financial Analyst

Kratos Defense

UShybridPosted Jul 16, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 2×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

Skills

excel

About the role

Job Description:

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We have an opportunity for a Sr. Program Financial Analyst to join our team.

The Sr. Program Financial Analyst is responsible for the consolidation and analysis of monthly program financial forecasts for assigned Kratos programs IAW Kratos Business Cadence and tools. Specific analysis include: Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), spend plan forecasting, cash flow analysis and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting. Monitors and tracks contract actions, including the status of funding and inputs to applicable systems and tools. The incumbent may assist with price proposals, provide finance support in capture of new business opportunities, and support the controller as assigned. Support Program Management with the preparation of accurate spend plans & ETCs/EACs for assigned programs.

Job Functions:

Support Program Management with the preparation of accurate spend plans & ETCs/EACs for assigned programs

Experience in full EVMS

Utilize EVMS to provide weekly/ monthly cost and schedule performance for assigned program's stakeholders

Expert in Deltek COBRA

Independent analysis of ETCs/EACs (Metric Based approach)

Program Cash Flow and unbilled reporting

Cobra / Cost Point set up and maintenance

Support Annual Operating Plan and recurring monthly and quarterly review

Acts as back up in support of pricing activities as necessary IAW compliance with RFP/RFI, FAR, CAS, and Company Policies and Procedures

Support Director, Program Planning, Pricing and Control with Department Metric formulation and Management

Experience and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or Engineering

Minimum of five years of financial analyst experience with an emphasis in project controls/program controls/business management/pricing/budgeting experience in defense contracting environment

Demonstrated Program control, cost analysis, forecasting, and EVMS Experience

Ability to interface with all levels of Management

Advanced level ability in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications

Knowledge/experience with CAS/FAR/DFAR

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience

Knowledge/experience with ProPricer

Knowledge/experience with Costpoint

Working knowledge of MS Project

#LI-Hybrid

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Disability Accessibility Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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From: Kratos Defense

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