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Program Financial Analyst at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Crane, IN
Finance
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Description
Overview PROGRAM FINANCIAL ANALYST (F-24413): Bowhead seeks a Program Financial Analyst to join our team in supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane Division (NSWC-Crane). The Program Financial Analyst must possess excellent attention to detail and organization skills and also be an expert user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Skills and experience with Microsoft Teams and Access are also crucial for reviewing, analyzing, and implementing recommendations. The Program Financial Analyst will assist with the analysis of proposed changes of processes, systems, and/or product design using knowledge of engineering, production, systems, and procurement activities to determine overall effect, and coordinates recording of changes and modifications for management control. Responsibilities Essential duties may include but are not limited to: Developing and maintaining financial management/project plans, coordinating and providing data call responses, developing and maintaining databases, and evaluating and providing assessment of technical and non-technical items. Responding to funding requests for labor, material, shipping, calibration, SCC, OM&S, etc. Responding to program office & PJA on new Direct Cite or Cost Reimbursable funding breakouts in CAT & ERP. Developing, tracking and providing timely budget forecasts and associated TPS's. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree is required in addition to at least two to five (2 to 5) years of professional experience in a management analyst role. Additional experience may be substituted for the formal education requirements for highly qualified candidates Prior experience supporting NSWC Crane is highly sought Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Access Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level, however candidates with an active Secret clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Typical mid-level pay: $101k for Financial and Investment Analysts nationally
National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$101k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$62k
Market range (10th-90th percentile)
$181k
Senior roles pay 69% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Balanced market
Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.
Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
⚡
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀
Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️
Plateau
Limited growth
⭐
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off
Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.
+6%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024