Sr. Financial Analyst - Program Control Fully Remote • Remote Description About Darkhive Established in 2021, Darkhive builds hardware and software solutions designed to seamlessly integrate into the military defense system. We offer tactical uncrewed systems, human-machine interfaces, and software continuous delivery platforms. Darkhive is a company of U.S. Special Operations veterans, engineers, robotics perception experts, DevSecOps, defense technology executives, and superb support staff—above all, we are a mission-first team. We believe that the U.S. and our allies around the world deserve high-quality, affordable tools that keep them safe when each second counts. If you are a free-thinking problem solver who is looking for a highly collaborative and innovative environment, apply with Darkhive today! About the Role We are looking for a seasoned Senior Financial Analyst with deep program control expertise to serve as the financial backbone for our government contracting programs. This role owns the intersection of finance and execution by managing cost performance, funding, and financial reporting across a portfolio of cost-type and fixed-price government contracts. The ideal candidate thrives in a DCAA-regulated environment, communicates fluently in the language of EACs, CDRLs, and WAWF, and operates with the rigor and ownership that federal prime contracting demands. This is a remote position, but requires quarterly onsite travel. Travel expectation predicted to be up to 10%. Key Responsibilities - Lead monthly program financial reviews (PFRs) with program managers and leadership, surfacing cost trends, funding status, schedule variances, and risks with clear, data-driven narratives. - Develop, maintain, and update Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs), coordinating with technical leads to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract scope. - Prepare accurate consolidated financial statements and reporting packages across multiple legal entities, managing intercompany eliminations and ensuring consistency across entity-level books. - Manage CLIN/SLIN/ACRN funding structure across active task orders, monitoring ceiling burn, funding availability, and notifying the contracting team of 75%/85% funding thresholds in accordance with Limitation of Funds clauses. - Process invoices and vouchers through WAWF and other government payment portals, ensuring billing is accurate, timely, and fully supported in accordance with contract terms and DCAA requirements. - Support incurred cost submission preparation and DCAA audits, including floor check readiness, labor floor checks, and documentation of direct and indirect cost pools. - Partner with the contracts team to review and interpret contract terms, modifications, and funding documents, translating changes into updated financial baselines and program budgets. - Maintain job cost structures in ERP (Unanet), ensuring proper charge code setup, indirect rate application, and compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles and unallowable cost identification. - Develop and maintain subcontract financial tracking, including subcontractor cost monitoring against NTE ceilings, pay-when-paid coordination, and subcontractor invoice validation. - Assist in the development of internal financial forecasts, operating budgets, and cash flow projections, integrating contract-level data into company-wide models. - Support the business development organization by providing financial expertise across the capture lifecycle, including development of pricing models, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, labor and indirect rate structures, and data rate analyses for new opportunities. Translate contract vehicle terms, historical cost data, and program execution experience into competitive, defensible price-to-win positions that reflect both technical realism and financial strategy. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field - Minimum of 6 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 4 years in a program control or financial analyst role supporting U.S. government prime contracts - Proficient in Unanet or comparable government contracting ERP; experience with charge code setup, indirect rate structures, and job cost reporting strongly preferred - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, and complex multi-contract reporting; demonstrated ability to build and improve reporting tools from scratch - Highly adaptable; comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-growth environments where processes are still being built, priorities shift with contract awards and program needs, and the ability to pivot quickly is as valued as technical depth Preferred Qualifications - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an ability to translate complex financial data into clear executive-level communication - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, especially in regulated, audit-sensitive environments, without letting perfection be the enemy of progress - Continuous improvement mindset: consistently identifies inefficiencies in existing processes and reporting, proposes solutions, and takes ownership of implementing them - Demonstrated experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to accelerate financial analysis, automate routine workflows, or improve reporting quality and a track record of actively seeking out new tools and methods to do the job better Physical and/or Mental Requirements - Ability to sit and/or stand for periods of time - Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations - Ability to maintain awareness during business hours - Ability to lift up to 15 pounds - Excellent written and verbal communication and good command of the English language - Learns and memorizes routine tasks - Reasonable accommodations will be provided to any person with a disability to be able to perform the essential job functions of this position - Darkhive retains the right to change or assign other duties as required for this position Selection Process - Hiring team reviews applications - 20-minute pre-screen with Darkhive recruiter - 30-minute phone screen with the hiring manager - Take home project - In-person or video interview with hiring team Benefits Darkhive offers - Comprehensive medical plans - 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums - Automatic 401k employer contribution with vesting - Paid vacation and personal time off - 11 Paid holidays - 5 days of sick leave - Stock options - Welcoming and friendly work environment - Respect of work-life balance Darkhive is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant because of race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.