Finance Director- FP&A

Peraton is seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director to lead all financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the FAA program in the National Aerospace Sector. This position plays a critical role in supporting senior leadership, program managers, and corporate finance teams by delivering accurate financial insights, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and strengthening long-term financial performance.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in CAS, indirect rate management, program financial controls, and cost accounting best practices. This is a highly visible position that requires strong leadership, analytical expertise, and the ability to work onsite in Bethesda, MD with hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities for a multi-year Cost-Plus government contract.
• Develop financial models, variance analysis, and reporting to support program performance and executive decision-making.
• Advise senior leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.

Program Support & Cost Management

• Oversee program cost structure including labor, indirect rates, materials, and subcontractor spend.
• Manage cost pools, allocations, and rate development consistent with AMS and CAS requirements.
• Monitor program profitability, revenue recognition, and cost performance.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all financial practices comply with federal regulations, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including Estimates at Completion (EACs), burn-rate analysis, and budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Support audits, government reporting requirements, and financial submissions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Program Managers to support Integrated Program Management (IPM) and contract reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Contracts teams on funding, contract modifications, billing, and procurement.
• Present financial insights and program performance updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 16 years of progressive FP&A or financial management experience.
• Strong background in government contracting
• Expertise in FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government program cost structures.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, Hyperion, or similar tools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large federal agencies or multi-year federal contracts.
• Hands-on experience with Costpoint or similar ERP platforms.
• Prior leadership experience managing a small team or cross-functional financial processes.
• Strong understanding of program management methodologies and government acquisition lifecycle.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.