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# Program Finance Analyst at AEVEX

- **Company:** AEVEX
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace/jobs/5378248008

## Job description

The Program Finance Analyst supports program and project teams by providing advanced financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to ensure effective cost management and compliance with contractual and corporate requirements. This role partners closely with program management, contracts, and operations to monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and support strategic decision-making. The analyst ensures accurate and timely financial reporting throughout the program lifecycle.

Essential Functions

- Must be experienced in the day-to-day program finance responsibilities of managing program business and financial performance.
- Provide Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual Financial Forecasting.
- Prepare quarterly corporate social responsibility positions and charts.
- Assist the program team and financial management in monitoring and tracking program expenditures, highlighting issues / concerns / trends, and ensuring program financial commitments are met.
- Interact with a variety of program and financial management personnel and ensure alignment with company and program processes and procedures.
- Manage the program process by running project selection boards, establishing project data repository structure, support the development and revisions of project cost estimates and manage project transitions to supported business units.
- Prepare, analyze, and report/present program level earned value and financial performance to F&BO and Program teams.
- Effectively communicate performance to leadership teams.
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

## Qualifications and Competencies

- Security Clearance-Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Jira and/or Tableau
- Aptitude to facilitate results, self-starter attitude, process oriented, structured problem solver.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibit a proactive, problem solving, cost conscious and company-focused mindset.
- Deep knowledge of one pillar of business management (Finance, Scheduling, Contracts, Pricing/Estimating), working knowledge of the remaining pillars.
- Demonstrated Financial and Analytical skills.

Education / Certifications

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Master's degree.

## Experience

- 2+ years Program finance experience to include monthly and quarterly program financial status preparation and analysis.
- Experience and ability to interface with senior management.
- Experience in creating and managing Budget Targets and Schedule Milestones.
- Experience coordinating managers, cross-functional peers, coworkers, and core company personnel while working in a “team” environment.
- Deep knowledge of one pillar of business management (Finance, Scheduling, Contracts, Pricing/Estimating), working knowledge of another pillar, familiarity and great interest to learn the remaining pillars.
- Experience supporting and driving programs utilizing agile program management.
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

## About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

## About AEVEX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AEVEX designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous systems, navigation technologies, and mission solutions for U.S. and allied defense forces.
- **Entity Type**: Private (LLC – backed by undisclosed investors)
- **Headquarters**: Solana Beach, California, USA (with major facilities in Tampa, Florida; Crestview, Florida; Murrieta, California; and Huntsville, Alabama)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense technology, aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomous navigation, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied military forces, government agencies (B2G)
- **Mission**: “To design, deliver, and scale autonomous systems that create a decisive advantage in the modern battlespace.”

## Products & Services
- **[CompassX](https://aevex.com/)**: Open‑standards, AI‑driven navigation and autonomy platform for crewed and uncrewed systems, including GPS‑denied navigation and autonomous targeting.
- **[Atlas](https://aevex.com/)**: Group II autonomous precision strike system with high payload‑to‑GTOW ratio for tactical dominance.
- **[Disruptor](https://aevex.com/)**: Next‑generation autonomous precision strike system for extended endurance, multi‑domain versatility (precision attack, ISR, communications relay, EW).
- **[Raker](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance, fixed‑wing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) produced via digital engineering and additive manufacturing.
- **[Vandal](https://aevex.com/)**: Low‑signature UAS with vision‑based navigation, electric propulsion, and RF‑transparent materials for stealthy operations.
- **[Mako Lite](https://aevex.com/)**: Lightweight, expeditionary unmanned surface vessel for maritime ISR, logistics, and communications.
- **[Mariana](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance ISR UAS with open architecture, autonomous operation, and modular payload design.
- **Engineering & Mission Support**: Aircraft engineering, ISR operations, systems integration, and sustainment services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric (Private)**: Total funding – not publicly available; notable contract wins include an $18.5M U.S. Air Force contract for UAS and engineering services, a $15.2M option year for real‑time aerial intelligence for California, and $15.6M in U.S. Air Force mission‑support contracts.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Unnamed; recent acquisitions include Veth Research Associates (contested/GPS‑denied navigation) and select assets from RapidFlight (additive manufacturing).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Opened a 60,000 sq ft UAS production facility and showroom in Florida.
  - Launched “Drone Factory of the Future” using additive manufacturing for rapid, scalable production.
  - Achieved AS9100 certification (aerospace quality standard).
  - Leadership transition: Brian Raduenz becomes Executive Chairman, Roger Wells appointed CEO.
  - Active hiring: 103 job openings across multiple locations.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed & Scale**: Digital engineering and additive manufacturing enable rapid prototyping and production at the edge (Drone Factory of the Future).
- **Open Architecture**: CompassX platform integrates crewed and uncrewed systems with AI‑driven autonomy, resistant to GPS denial.
- **Proven in Conflict**: Systems designed and built for real‑world modern battlespace conditions, with a focus on contested and denied environments.
- **Vertical Integration**: From hardware (UAS, USV) to software (autonomy, navigation) to mission support and ISR services.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling autonomous systems production through the Drone Factory of the Future.
- Expanding UAS portfolio for multi‑domain operations (air, maritime, ground).
- Deepening capabilities in contested environments (GPS‑denied navigation, low‑signature platforms).
- Strengthening relationships with U.S. and allied defense customers via speed‑to‑need delivery and proven performance.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission‑driven, values of Accountability, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence, Teamwork. Emphasis on “moving the mission faster, farther, and forward.”
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, Health FSA / HSA, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off and holidays, 2 weeks paid parental leave, professional development stipend, monthly gym stipend, wellness initiatives, EAP, life and disability insurance.
- **Work Arrangements**: Multiple on‑site locations (Solana Beach, CA; Tampa & Crestview, FL; Murrieta, CA; Huntsville, AL). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated; roles likely on‑site due to defense nature.
- **Growth**: 103 active job postings across engineering, operations, business development, IT, HR, and more. Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge autonomous systems in a high‑growth defense tech company.

## Sources
1. [aevex.com](https://aevex.com/) – Official website (products, mission, values, news)
2. [aevex.com/who-we-are](https://aevex.com/who-we-are/) – Mission, vision, values, and culture
3. [aevex.com/careers](https://aevex.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits overview
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace) – Active job listings (103 roles)
5. [linkedin.com/company/aevex-aerospace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevex-aerospace) – LinkedIn profile (headquarters, industry)

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