Senior Analyst-Project Financial Planning and Control

Description

Aitech Defense Systems is renowned for its innovation in rugged embedded systems, designed to operate reliably in the challenging environments of military, defense, aerospace, and space applications. Founded in 1983, Aitech has a rich history of pioneering advancements such as the world’s first conduction-cooled MIL-SPEC VMEbus board and has continually evolved its product line to include state-of-the-art SBCs, GPGPU-based AI applications, and advanced cybersecurity for mission-critical systems.

Joining us means you’ll be working at the forefront of technology with projects that span across land, sea, air, and space, supporting some of the top prime contractors in the industry. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to groundbreaking projects and push the boundaries of embedded computing technology.

Reports to Chief Delivery Officer

Duties And Responsibilities:

Project Financial Performance & Cost Control

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and actuals for projects/programs.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to align schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Analyze COGS and cost drivers; identify risks and efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain EAC/ETC and financial baselines.
• Drive proactive cost management with program and engineering teams.

Forecasting, Pricing & SIOP Alignment

• Align forecasts with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP).
• Improve forecasting accuracy and integrate operational insights.
• Conduct pricing analysis for new business and program changes.
• Develop cost models for strategic planning.

Executive Reporting & Data Analytics

• Produce data-driven reports and dashboards for executives.
• Use Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and advanced Excel for analytics.
• Ensure clarity and consistency in portfolio reporting.

Erp & Systems

• Leverage QAD ERP for cost tracking; experience with SAP, Oracle, Deltek, Workday is valued.
• Support system integration and process improvements.

Governance, Compliance & Change Management

• Ensure compliance with financial controls, EVM, FAR/DFARS, ITAR.
• Support pricing/cost analysis for change orders and contract modifications.
• Participate in audits and governance reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Program Managers and stakeholders across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Influence teams to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
• Provide actionable financial insights and foster teamwork.

AiTech offers a competitive total rewards package aligned with the individual’s skills, knowledge, and experience, and in line with both internal standards and external market practices. The expected annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 a year.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related; 7+ years in project cost control/finance in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing; strong analytics and ERP experience.
• Preferred: Master’s (MBA/MS), certifications (PMP, AACE CCP, Six Sigma), SIOP/pricing/proposal support, aerospace contract/government compliance knowledge.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate closely with Program Managers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize competing demands effectively.
• Results-driven mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Financial & Strategic Acumen: Understands the financial lifecycle of aerospace programs.
• Forecasting Accuracy: Skilled in identifying assumptions, managing risk, and delivering data-backed forecasts.
• Data Analytics: Ability to analyze and visualize financial and operational data for leadership insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communicator who can partner effectively with PMO, Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, and Operations.
• ERP & System Adaptability: Experience navigating and optimizing data across various enterprise platforms.
• Executive Communication: Capable of distilling complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Additional Requirement

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident per ITAR).