Program specialist Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

Program Financial Analyst IV

The Program Financial Analyst IV serves as the lead program finance partner for the division, based in Carlsbad. In collaboration with the Program Management Office and cross-functional leaders, this role is responsible for developing detailed cost estimates, driving financial rigor, and analyzing overall program financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Support program managers in forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program financial metrics (Orders, Revenue, Gross Margin, Cash) with regular reporting to senior leadership
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Estimates at Complete (EACs), including tracking incurred costs and bottom?up, time?phased estimates to complete
• Serve as a subject matter expert on program finance processes, tools, and procedures; identify financial risks and opportunities and drive mitigation actions
• Provide clear, timely variance analysis against financial plans and forecasts
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Program Management, Supply Chain, Accounting, Operations, and Engineering to support effective program execution and issue resolution
• Develop time-phased program baselines to track cost and schedule across a portfolio of programs
• Utilize data collection and reporting systems to generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders
• Support annual planning and forecasting cycles, including revenue, margin, and cost development
• Contribute to proposal development, fact finding, audits, and negotiations as required
• Mentor junior analysts by reviewing work products, sharing best practices and providing guidance on policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in accounting or financial analysis with at least four (4) years in cost accounting or program finance.
  • OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree
  • OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree
  • OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred, but not required)

About Us

About Frontgrade At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave