Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Financial Analyst

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challengesand we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every dayworking for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Lead Financial Analyst will :

• Lead small analyst team providing continuous proactive service & support to Project Leaders and Department Managers
• Provide full-lifecycle financial management, and end-to-end business support of direct work programs
• Lead financial oversight and analysis for projects operating under Time & Materials and Firm Fixed Price contract structures
• Ensure accurate processing and documentation of financial reporting / transactions
• Develop and maintain relationships within Program Finance to bolster support system for Project Leads and Department Managers
• Utilize best practices regarding tools, technology, and standard financial processes
• Recommend and drive operational improvements in the day-to-day execution of the Program finance function
• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reporting of internal and external financial information
• Prepare and deliver necessary supporting analytics to assist leadership in decision making
• Ensure strong operating financial controls and adherence to FAR, CAS, and MITRE finance policies
• Support leadership on financial performance management and ad-hoc projects
• Interface with internal sector business customers to identify critical needs and provide accurate and timely information
• Collaborate with Treasury and Strategic Pricing to establish and maintain timely accounts receivable and sustain positive cashflow

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary compensation range and midpoint : $115,000 - $144,000 - $173,000 Annual

Work Location Type : Hybrid

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.