Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

SPA's Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a highly motivated and analytical intern to assist and learn all facets of the Project Controls team.

• Apply best practices to support financial plans and policies, accounting practices, and procedures.
• Create new program forecasts and EACs.
• Manage financial structure/revenue setup for and attend internal project kick-off meetings.
• Develop and maintain customer financial reports and deliverables.
• Assist with cash flow by approving expenses, ensuring invoices are submitted to clients in a timely manner, and analyzing the DSO to look for ways to improve processes and procedures.
• Work with the Division Business Manager to track and report cost, revenue, and profits, as well as conducting monthly variance analysis on actuals.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of an annual waterfall to include active programs and pipeline opportunities.
• Manage and monitor subcontractor and consultant funding, expenditures, and accruals.
• Participate in pricing exercises and develop cost estimates.
• Support financial planning, forecasts, and provide controller responsibilities such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and GL journal entries.
• Work with Program Managers to support program success and interact with all functional and line organizations.
• Apply energies in a fast-paced environment and balance closing each month with attending PM/customer meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Desired Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of Cost Plus, FFP, and T&M contracts
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting Tools
• Knowledge and experience with FAR compliance, CAS compliance, DCAA compliance, GAAP compliance, and SOX compliance
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting in FocusPoint or similar budgeting tool
• Experience supporting the financial requirements for direct programs and monthly close participation