The Aerospace Corporation

Finance Analyst Specialist

El Segundo, CA, United States

$47-85k

Full Time

22 days ago

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Job description

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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation Finance organization is looking for a Financial Analyst (Finance Analyst Specialist I/II) 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.

Work Model

This position is a hybrid work model with expected on-site presence at the El Segundo, CA campus location three to four days per week, and one to two days remote or as the business conditions allow.

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 I:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
One to two years of experience in budgeting and forecasting

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

Three to five years of experience in budgeting and forecasting

How You Can Stand Out

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

Experience in a US government (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) contracting environment
Knowledge of governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices
Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS)
Experience with data analytics such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx
Prior experience within a research or Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) environment

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)

$22.40 - $40.92

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 diverse 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

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.