FP&A Analyst

Markon

. Support annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on variance analysis and management reporting. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel and analytical tools to enhance FP&A processes within the government contracting sector.

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Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisGovernment Contracting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCash Flow ManagementP&L PreparationScenario AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisData AnalysisContract Revenue WaterfallWorkforce ForecastingM&A ModelingAutomation Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower QueryDeltek CostpointCognosPower BI

Industry Keywords

FP&ACorporate FinanceProgram FinanceGovCon EconomicsIndirect Rates

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting
Develop assumptions, models, and supporting analyses
Build and maintain integrated financial models for revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, cash flow, headcount, indirect expenses, and other key business drivers
Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis
Identify underlying drivers, risks, opportunities, and management actions
Support consolidation and management reporting across business segments and legal entities
Prepare segment, contract, and consolidated P&Ls
Maintain contract revenue waterfall and backlog analyses
Integrate growth pipeline data into financial forecasts
Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses for contract outcomes, hiring constraints, indirect rates, margins, and other risks and opportunities
Support forecasting and analysis of fringe, overhead, G&A, headcount, utilization, and workforce investments
Prepare financial analyses and reporting for executive management, the Board, investors/sponsors, and lenders
Support M&A modeling, including projections, valuation, leverage, financing, synergies, integration costs, and pro forma financial performance
Develop scalable Excel, Power Query, and analytical tools to improve forecasting and automate recurring reporting
Perform ad hoc financial modeling and strategic analysis
Independently drive assigned projects through completion
Report to the Vice President of FP&A

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
US Citizenship required
3-5 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, program finance, or related experience, including experience within the government contracting industry
Demonstrated experience building complex financial models and translating business assumptions into financial outcomes
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial statements, cash flow, and management reporting
Working knowledge of GovCon economics, including backlog, funded/unfunded contract value, indirect rates, and T&M, cost-plus, and firm-fixed-price contracts
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience analyzing and manipulating large datasets
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of deliverables
Experience using automation or AI-enabled tools to improve FP&A processes
Experience in enterprise FP&A within a mid-sized or large government contractor (desired)
Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, Power BI, Power Query, or comparable financial and analytics tools (desired)
Experience with contract waterfalls, backlog analysis, pipeline-to-forecast modeling, indirect rates, or workforce forecasting (desired)
Experience supporting M&A modeling, acquisition integration, lender/covenant reporting, or private equity / Board reporting (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Professional growth opportunities
Employee well-being support