1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing Artificial Intelligence solutions for our Government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (DevCOM).

We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost-plus generous time off. This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate. From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

1st Edge is seeking a skilled Finance and Program Control analyst to join our team. In this position, you will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of the company. This position is on-site at 1st Edge LLC, located in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

  • Finance
    • Manage expenses by organizing, analyzing, budgeting, and reviewing all accounts payable
    • Ensure compliance with applicable financial standards such as GAAP and FAR
    • Manage indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, and provisional rates
    • Revenue forecasting
    • Proposal pricing
    • Interface with tax CPAs and external consultants
    • Prepare and present financial reviews
  • Program Control
    • Create and monitor allocations of hours and dollars to personnel
    • Maintain an internal labor category schedule anchored to industry standards
    • Work with prime contractors to realign allocations and perform rate rolls
    • Respond to prime contractors for requests for Basis of Estimates, ROMs, work authorizations, etc.
    • Ensure continuity of funding for incrementally funded contracts

Essential job skills include:

  • Proficiency with Intuit QuickBooks
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Power Business Intelligence, Power Query, and DAX
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with DoD contracting accounting practices and related FAR clauses

Desired qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Unanet
  • Contracting knowledge in DoD

Required qualifications:

  • 4+ years of related experience
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen and have, or be able to obtain, a secret security clearance.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
  • MBA desired