Program Financial Analyst, Slingshot Aerospace
$91-151k
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Space data solution
Open for applications
Space data solution
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$91-151k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make space safe and secure by closing the loop from observation to decision to execution.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
- Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
- Experience in developing monthly financial Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)
- 5+ years of experience in Program Finance
- Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, and government contracting principles
- Proficiency in NetSuite ERP system
- Experience with EAC reviews, revenue forecasting, and ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Familiarity with provisional billing rates, incurred cost submissions, and proposal pricing
- Ability to interpret contracts and assist in SoW development
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- We're building a constellation here, not looking for identical satellites. Every member of the team brings
Desirable
- Financial experience in the aerospace/defense industry
- Knowledge of cash flow management and milestone billing structures
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
What the job involves
- The Senior Program Financial Analyst will oversee all program-related financial activities from proposal through award and completion
- This role is critical in supporting commercial and government contracting compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive program success
- We're building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems
- We value curiosity over ego, initiative over waiting for permission, and people who genuinely care about doing great work. Bring your expertise, your fresh ideas, and your drive—we'll bring the rocket fuel
- Oversee program finances from proposal to completion, including cost planning, revenue forecasting, and EAC (Estimate at Completion) management
- Perform variance cost and price analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership
- Ensure adherence to FAR, CAS, and other Government regulations
- Support revenue recognition determinations in accordance with ASC 606
- Oversee billing processes, including milestone and progress billings
- Monitor cash flow and ensure timely invoicing
- Collaborate with Growth and Product teams on proposal development and pricing
- Assist in creating Statements of Work (SoW) with project teams
- Conduct contract reviews and provide financial input during negotiations
- Administer project setup and cost plans in NetSuite
- Train and advise team members on program finance and NetSuite usage
- Develop labor utilization reports, resource planning, and staff planning metrics
- Provide financial dashboards and charts for leadership decision-making
Our take
Despite years of research and exploration, we are still limited in what we know about space. Slingshot Aerospace is a company looking to deepen the understanding of space through advanced analytics, machine learning, computer vision and collaborative tools.
With the growing number of satellites, vast amounts of orbital debris and more nations competing for superiority, the space domain is only getting more complex. Slingshot therefore has bolstered its capabilities through acquisitions which granted it access to a satellite and launch database and optical sensing network for satellite tracking.
Substantial funding has supported the company's ongoing project to create a "digital space twin", and its progress is increasingly being recognized at the highest levels. Most recently, it was named on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2026, highlighting both its technical ambition and real-world impac.t Already working closely with organizations such as NASA and the US Air Force, the company is truly cementing its role as a critical player in the evolving space domain.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2025
$1.9m
GRANT
Sep 2024
$30m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $115.1m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan to support long-term savings
- Flexible PTO to recharge and stay balanced
- Stock options for long-term alignment and ownership
- Remote-first culture with offices in Windsor, CO and Cornwall, UK
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Leadership
Tim Solms
(CEO & Board Director)Alongside serving as Slingshot Aerospace's CEO, Tim is a Chairman on the Board of Directors at 4C Strategies and a President on the Board of Directors at HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association. Prior to joining Slingshot in 2024, he was an EVP & GM of the Public Sector at Dun & Bradstreet.
Scott Humphrys
(COO)Prior to joining Slingshot Aerospace in 2026, Scott was the COO of Connect Housing Blocks. Before that, he spent 5 years at Serco, joining as a Senior Consultant before moving into the role of Deputy Director and then Director.
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