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Junior Program Financial Analyst

@ Saalex
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Corona, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Budgeting, Forecasting, Fund tracking
Requirements Summary:0-3 years financial/analytical experience; Excel proficiency; Navy ERP/N-ERP familiarity; strong communication; bachelor’s degree preferred; degree accepted with experience in lieu of degree
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Navy ERP, N-ERP, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Confluence
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Job Description

Saalex is seeking a Junior Program Financial Analyst in Corona, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65K-$75K (depending on experience)

Work Location: Contractor site (with periodic travel). Travel is estimated up to 6 times per year, 1 week average.

Position Summary:

The Junior Program Financial Analyst provides financial and programmatic support to program management teams. This role assists with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, funds management, and audit readiness activities in support of Navy and DoD programs. The position supports both routine and ad‑hoc financial analysis and contributes to effective execution of program objectives.

Essential Functions:

  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with budget preparation, tracking obligations and expenditures, and developing financial forecasts.
  • Fund Management: Support tracking of funding documents, Planning Sheets, and funding plans within Navy ERP/N-ERP and other financial databases as directed.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare periodic and as‑requested financial status reports, quad charts, variance analyses, and other program financial deliverables.
  • Reconciliation: Assist with reconciliation of financial records, identification of expiring funds, and execution of funds reconciliation activities.
  • Audit Support: Support audit readiness efforts by ensuring accurate documentation, traceability, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
  • Project Scheduling and Tracking: Assist program management with project planning, resource tracking, and schedule monitoring.
  • Performance Monitoring: Collect and track data associated with program milestones, benchmarks, and technical performance indicators.
  • Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and evaluate financial and program data to identify anomalies, variances, risks, and trends impacting program execution.
  • Documentation Support: Prepare briefs, meeting minutes, correspondence, and other materials for senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Process Improvement: Support process improvement initiatives, cost studies, and workflow efficiencies.
  • Other duties as assigned.