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Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.\nThe rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.\nWith multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger - helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.\nThe Role \nThe Senior Finance Analyst - Programs is responsible for financial analysis and reporting at the program level, partnering closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Product Management to ensure accurate program cost and revenue visibility, contract financial health, and data-driven decision-making across a portfolio of customer programs in a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager. \nResponsibilities \nProgram Financial Planning & Reporting \nOwn the financial forecast for assigned customer programs, partnering with program managers and engineering leads to ensure forecasts reflect current schedules, scope, and risk, including labor, headcount allocation, capital expenditures, and development spend \nTranslate engineering and production resource requirements (Bill of Material (BOM), staffing plans, build schedules) into program financial models \nBuild and maintain program cost/revenue tracking tools to monitor contract performance, funding status, and incurred costs monthly, consolidating results into portfolio-level reporting for leadership \nPartner with accounting to support monthly close, ensuring program cost data is accurately captured and reconciled (revenue recognition, WIP, cost accruals) \nTrack program funding, contract ceilings, and invoicing timeline schedule \nBusiness Partnering and Decision Support \nWork directly with program managers and engineering teams to track program performance against budget, schedule, and productivity targets (e.g., variance to EAC, cost/schedule performance) \nSupport proposal and pricing efforts by providing cost inputs and financial data for cost volumes and basis-of-estimate development \nContribute to the development of standardized financial templates and models to improve consistency across program reporting \nConduct ad-hoc program financial analyses to support program decisions \nDeliver clear, program-specific insight on revenue, cost variances, and risk to program managers and executive management \nPresent program financial results and analysis to multi-disciplinary and executive audiences \nQualifications \nBachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field \n4+ years of progressive experience in program finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role \nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling \nStrong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis \nHands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects \nExceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and ability to articulate complex financial concepts in a simple manner \nStrong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality \nAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance \nNice to Have \nExperience in a start-up, aerospace/defense, or manufacturing environment \nExperience with proposal pricing, cost estimating, or government contract types \nMBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) \nActive Secret clearance \nCompensation and Benefits: \nBase salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 and equity in the company \nSalary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level \nComprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks \nIf you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.\nExport Compliance\nAs defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”\nThe person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). 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