Lead Program Financial Analyst with Security Clearance

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of the fastest growing, most technically complex divisions at Anduril. We develop and build large aircraft from missiles to group 5 drones as well as the mission autonomy software to operate these vehicles, all while operating in highly classified environments. We are looking to add a Lead Program Financial Analyst to our growing finance team in Costa Mesa, CA. WHAT YOU'LL DO Performs activities that drive efficient planning and execution of financials and resource analysis (FTE's) across various functions, including but not limited to engineering operations, supply chain, program management, sustainment, business finance,and/or planning/scheduling. Compiles and reviews budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. Performs multiple financial cost analysis functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs, and preparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system. Create monthly financial forecasts. Support earned value management ("EVM") performance metrics and EAC analysis and assessments. Customer program reporting as required. Program cash monitoring and analysis to facilitate treasury forecasts. Unbilled and Backlog Review Coordination. Ensures that costs are allocated according to established procedures. Present at various weekly/monthly Leadership Reviews. Perform ad-hoc modeling and reporting as required. HERE'S WHO YOU ARE: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field 3-5 years of experience working for a Government Contractor as a Progam Financial Analyst Intellectually curious - you seek to understand the why behind the numbers. Highly technical - you value precision and accuracy when it comes to your work, and you can rapidly dissect complex quantitative problems. Critical thinker - you consider problems from all angles to remove bias. Results-oriented - you will do whatever it takes to ensure success. You ground your contributions in real customer and business impact and prioritize your time to maximize speed-to-impact. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. You drive consensus through grounded arguments, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills. Creative problem-solver - able to identify obstacles and present viable solutions. Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment. Excited by large breadth of problem Comfort in designing and analyzing experiments, preferably in a business context. Financial modeling skills (Excel, Google Sheets) US Person required US Salary Range $116,000 - $174,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .