Aston Carter

Financial Analyst (Defense)

Aston Carter Santa Barbara County, California, United States · $83K–$94K/yr

Staffing and Recruiting · 1,001-5,000 employees

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Remote financial-analyst Mid (2-5 yrs) Contractor United States
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About the role

The contractor will support the ASARS-2B Production program by managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics and preparing monthly IPMDAR reports. They are responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring government contract programs remain on budget and on schedule.

What they look for

Earned Value Management EVMS SAP PMX EDIT+ IPMDAR Financial Analysis Contract Performance Dataset Performance Narrative Report Data Entry Accounting Records Billing Excel Microsoft Office

Requirements

Candidates must have previous knowledge of SAP, PMX, and EDIT+ systems and tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is required to perform financial analysis and data entry tasks.

Benefits

Medical Dental Vision Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Health Spending Account Transportation Benefits Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off

Full description

DescriptionContractor will work closely with Program Manager, Finance, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and Scheduling functions on the ASARS-2B Production program to support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and weekly report of EV metrics along with variances. They will train Raytheon program team on EVM processes as needed, and are required to have previous knowledge of SAP, PMX, and EDIT+ systems and tools. The Contractor shall provide monthly IPMDARs to external government customer, and is responsible for assembly of: Contract Performance Dataset (CPD) (submitted in JSON format) and Performance Narrative Report (Executive Summary and Detailed Analysis). IPMDAR is due every +17 business days. Contractor support will be critically important to not only meet this deliverable but also support ongoing and future audits.Enters data from source documents into computer or onto tape or disk for subsequent entry, using keyboard or scanning device.Records financial transactions and other account information to update and maintain accounting records.Resolves billing or service complaints and refers grievances to designated departments for investigation.Tracks whether a government contract program is:On budgetOn schedulePerforming as plannedMeeting government reporting requirementsAdditional Skills & QualificationsExcelMicrosoft OfficeJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Goleta, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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