Financial Management Stf - E4

Take advantage of this opportunity to support a large standalone program at Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works division. We are seeking a Financial Management Staff (E4) – Cost Integrator to join the Program Finance team. This staff‑level position will own the Earned Value Management (EVM) responsibilities for some of the program’s most challenging Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). In this role you will:

• Drive core cost‑integration functions – manage the performance measurement baseline, execute forecast updates, process budget change requests, perform re‑baselines, and ensure all data in Deltek Cobra is accurate and current.
• Perform deep‑dive variance analysis – investigate cost and schedule variances, pinpoint root causes, and develop creative, data‑driven corrective‑action plans that keep the program on track.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities within your assigned scope, recommend mitigation strategies, and track the implementation of those actions in partnership with the responsible Control Account Manager (CAM) and IPT Lead.
• Collaborate and influence – build trusted relationships with CAMs, IPT Leads, engineering, and manufacturing stakeholders to champion EVM best practices, facilitate transparent communication, and align financial decisions with technical realities.
• Mentor junior integrators – provide guidance, on‑the‑job training, and constructive feedback to less‑experienced Finance Analysts, raising the overall capability of the Program Finance team.
• Operate autonomously – work with minimal supervision, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high‑quality results on schedule, embodying the self‑starter mentality essential for success in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility Skunk Works environment.

Performs one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions (FP&A, Overhead, Program Finance, Accounting, Controller, etc.). Will include some or all of the responsibilities as defined. Performs financial analysis, establishes performance management budgeting, and forecasting activities to include variance analysis, trend identification, workforce planning drivers, risk and opportunities assessment and development of mitigation plans. Integrates information from multiple financial systems, processes and functions in order to consolidate the data forensics into actionable business solution recommendations. Timely and accurately consolidates financial results (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash, ROIC, Overhead, Discretionary Funding) and monthly, quarterly and year end reporting to internal and external customers to include government contractual cost and schedule earned value management reporting. Develops and utilizes forward-looking data analytics, visualization and trend analysis to inform financial strategy and decision making. Develops and provides actionable recommendations to key stakeholders to make sound financial and operating decisions. Maintains applicable internal and external (FAR, CAS, SEC, US GAAP) policy, procedure, and controls for compliance to support internal process and external regulatory requirements. Provides subject matter expertise support to proposal development, basis of estimate and negotiations, as required.

This position is open for placement at either Palmdale, CA or Fort Worth, TX locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Program Finance, Control Account Management, or comparable role involving Earned Value Management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and adhere to classified information handling procedures

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
• Proficiency in Deltek Cobra (e.g. custom reporting, integration, updating project information, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or other analytic software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

• Ability to build trusted relationships with Control Account Managers (CAMs), IPT Leads, engineering, and manufacturing partners; Skilled at influencing without authority
• Experience identifying cost driven risks, developing mitigation plans, and tracking corrective actions to closure

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent cost-integration activities, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Prior experience and/or willingness to train and mentor junior Finance Analysts