Program/Project Financial Analyst

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Program/Project Financial Analyst to support financial planning, tracking, and reporting activities across a portfolio of programs and corporate initiatives. This role is responsible for maintaining financial integrity, supporting leadership with accurate reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and contractual obligations. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project financials and budgeting, along with experience monitoring commercial lease-related expenses such as rent, O&M, and CAM charges.

Responsibilities:

• Program & Project Financial Management:

• Track, analyze, and report project financial performance, including budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
• Monitor funding, burn rates, and cost-to-complete projections to ensure alignment with scope and period-of-performance.
• Support program leadership with financial insights that drive decision-making and optimize financial outcomes.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of program financial dashboards and reporting tools.

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting:

• Support annual budget development and multi-year financial planning.
• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly financial reports for management.
• Support invoicing, revenue recognition, and funding status tracking on a contract-by-contract basis.
• Identify trends, variances, and risks; recommend reallocations or corrective actions as needed.

• Lease & O&M Financial Oversight

• Track and forecast rent, O&M, CAM charges, and other lease-related financial obligations.
• Support annual lease budgeting, reconciliation, and cost allocation efforts across properties.
• Ensure lease financial data is accurately reflected in budgets, reports, and forecasts.

• Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure expenses are properly categorized and compliant with accounting standards, internal policies, and contractual requirements.
• Support audits, reconciliations, documentation reviews, and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project or program financial management, budgeting, or financial analysis.
• 9+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience tracking commercial lease obligations (rent, CAM, O&M) and related financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting financials in a government contracting or project-based environment.
• Familiarity with contract funding, forecasting, and project financial controls.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.