Financial Analysts (Experienced, Senior, Lead/Subject Matter Expert)

Job Description

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Boeing Space Mission Systems (SMS) Finance is seeking Financial Analysts (Experienced, Senior, Lead/Subject Matter Expert (SME)) to support SMS programs in El Segundo or Seal Beach, California. Boeing offers relocation and a signing bonus for these positions based on candidate eligibility.

About Space Mission Systems (SMS) – Protecting What Matters

Come join a team driven by an innovative spirit to deliver strategically exciting, innovative, balanced, and production-ready capabilities to the Warfighter. At SMS, we believe our team is an integral part of the Program Office and delivers products that greatly enhance managing the business.

Programs Supported:

• Rapid Space Capabilities (RSC)

• Disruptive Computing & Networks (DC&N)

• National Space Communications Programs (NSCP)

• National Systems Programs (NSP)

Why Join Us: SMS is where challenges are met with enthusiasm. As a Program Financial Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to the development of finance products that make a difference.

The successful candidate will:

• Play an integral role in program teams and support financial reporting to the SMS Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

• Work independently with minimal direction, demonstrating initiative and a growth mindset

• Possess strong communication skills, a desire to understand the business, and the ability to build networks and solve problems

Position Responsibilities:

Experienced - Level 3

• Develops, reviews, analyzes and maintains cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, including earned value, and communicates cost and/or schedule trends, and assesses range of opportunities and risks

• Develops performance reports and integration of variance analyses and provides clear, concise understanding of operational and financial performance to senior management

• Coordinates efforts to troubleshoot process and tool issues, resolves root cause and recommends solutions

• Works with Program/Project leadership team to handle a program baseline and implement Earned Value Management

• Completes the monthly Forecast analysis and supports Customer deliverables

Senior - Level 4

• Performs all responsibilities outlined in Level 3

• Leads the development, integration and analysis of resource forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EACs) for various projects

• Makes recommendations to senior management on financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience

Lead/SME - Level 5

• Performs all responsibilities outlined in Level 3 and Level 4

• Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field

• 1+ years of experience in a finance related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, or Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)

• 1+ years of experience with the Microsoft Excel application using: formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, filters, and linking worksheets

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 5: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3+ year of experience with Earned Value Management

• Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate data in Senior Leadership briefings

• Experience leading projects or teams with little direct supervision and drive project to completion

• Experience with Deltek, COGNOS, COBRA, Earned Value Management software, and other accounting systems containing historical cost data.

• Experience with financial planning processes and tools

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Experienced (Level 3): $85,000 - $115,000

Summary pay range Senior (Level 4): $106,250 - $143,750

Summary pay range Senior (Level 5): $127,500 - $172,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 16, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.