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Senior Financial Planning and Analysis

JRC Careers
Location
Washington, DC
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in project control, project finance, FP&A, or government contract pricing
  • 3+ years direct experience preparing Federal cost proposals
  • Demonstrated expertise and understanding of FAR, DCAA and DFARS cost principles, indirect rate structures, and the complex financial mechanics of cost-plus, T&M, and firm-fixed-price contracts
  • Subject Matter Expertise (SME) level capabilities with a government contractor ERP — Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, or equivalent
  • Advanced Excel financial modeling: complex formulas, pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, large data sets
Nice to have
  • National security engineering and semiconductor market
  • Active or recently held Secret clearance (within the last 24 months). Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
  • Unanet ERP experience
  • Demonstrated AI fluency
  • Experience designing and maintaining financial system data connections through APIs and ETL processes
What the job really is

The Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst at JRC will support the Finance team in a federal government contracting environment, focusing on post-award project execution financial management, pre-award pricing, and corporate FP&A. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reports, managing project financial capabilities, developing pricing materials, and supporting annual operating plans. The role requires collaboration with project managers and the contracts department to ensure accurate financial data and compliance with government regulations.

Benefits
  • A competitive compensation package
  • An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
  • The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
  • A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career
Things to weigh
  • Role operates as hybrid remote, with 3 days in person per week at JRC HQ DC
  • Focus on government contracting may limit exposure to broader financial practices
  • Complex pricing initiatives may require extensive collaboration and communication with various departments
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