Program Cost/Financial Analyst

Peraton

. Assist with development of the Infrastructure and Operations Division resource and planning management program .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management and resource planning, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Capable of producing accurate financial reports and supporting leadership with budget execution and reconciliation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Management ExpertiseResource ManagementAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsEktropy Application ExperiencePublic Trust Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingData AnalysisSpend Plan ReconciliationBudget ExecutionCost Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationConsultation

Tools & Technologies

EktropyMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Certification

Industry Keywords

Defense Health AgencyAudit ReadinessFiscal-Year RequirementsCost SavingsGovernment Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with development of the Infrastructure and Operations Division resource and planning management program
Analyze spend plans and reconcile execution
Support audit and financial reporting and audit readiness
Recommend process changes for accurate and timely reporting, data analysis, and spend plan reconciliation
Assist weekly GNOB meetings to discuss the Spend Plan and Ektropy changes
Support IOD Leadership and Branch Chiefs with PRMD taskers
Analyze fiscal-year requirements, cost differences, cost savings, and unavoidable spend-plan increases
Attend monthly Ektropy team meetings
Communicate with the IOD Finance Manager and PRMD regarding spend plans, Ektropy changes, and ad hoc reports
Create real-time changes, reports, extracts, the IOD Budget Spreadsheet, and Status of Funds reports
Participate in biweekly and weekly meetings with division leadership, branch chiefs, Finance, and PRMD
Maintain the Ektropy Change Log and verify fiscal-year requirements
Provide ad hoc consultation to Branch Chiefs and MTF team members
Track and update the lifecycle of funds in accordance with financial practices and government guidelines
Ensure data quality through audits and updates in Ektropy
Assist with yearly and quarterly budget execution plans, including POM planning
Perform other assigned tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience with a BS/BA, or 9 years of experience with a high school diploma
Demonstrated financial management and resource management expertise
Experience producing accurate, timely financial reports, executive briefings, and ad hoc analyses
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation
Have or obtain a favorable Tier 1 (Public Trust) investigation
Proof of U.S. citizenship required
Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Ektropy application experience highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work hours (Monday-Friday 0800-1600)
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available