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Financial Analyst I

Amentum logoAmentum~$79.3k–$130k/yrtypicalHouston, TX, United StatesFull-timePosted 4mo ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship.

About the role

Position Title: Financial Analyst I

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to

  • Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
  • Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
  • Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Purpose of the position

Will perform assigned financial duties as an Amentum employee onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Develops, interprets, and implements financial and accounting statements and concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control. Prepares studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, financial modeling, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, business forecasts or other analyses.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position

  • Performs financial analyses including budgeting, trend analysis, forecasting, correcting, and financial modeling. Develops recommendations from information and results; considers and conducts additional analyses as appropriate.
  • Collects budget, midyear forecast and other financial information; interprets, summarizes and uploads the information to financial systems to provide information about profit and loss.
  • Analyzes budget, midyear forecast or other types of financial information and recommends corrections of any problems or inconsistencies to management.

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  • Assists in developing financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract / program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
  • Develops and maintains financial statements using accounting and budgeting software to provide financial statements and reports to management and the corporate office.
  • Develop executive reports using database structures and end user interfaces to provide information to the appropriate personnel as needed.
  • Assists department in completion and understanding of budgets and other financial analyses.
  • Prepares, analyzes, and publishes monthly financial rolling forecast with detail to appropriate management and the corporate office.
  • Maintains integrity of accounting and budgeting software systems by checking for errors and inconsistencies.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education of experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field preferred.
  • Four or more years of finance or accounting experience.
  • Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software.
  • Experience working with financial analysis.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
  • Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
  • Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
  • Must have, and maintain, a valid Texas driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.
  • Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
  • Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner as well as ensuring areas worked are clean, neat and ready for customers’ needs when complete.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Computer and business solutions software skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint is a plus but not required.
  • Familiarity with NASA NF 533 is a plus but not required.

Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.

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Physical Requirements

  • Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.
  • Ability to perform job duties as required by this position

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Compensation Details

$85,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

06/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

Copied from the listing Amentum published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

About Amentum

Amentum's space work: technicians and engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center launch site, at Houston and in Huntsville.

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