Justin Hughes
Madison,AL
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Program Financial Analyst II (New Glenn)
Blue Origin
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained contractually required cost-tracking records for government and prime programs in Deltek Costpoint, aligning labor, material, and travel charges with approved funding and audit standards.
- Audited timekeeping, labor charges, and travel vouchers in Costpoint workflows, identifying discrepancies that prevented $39K+ in unallowable costs annually.
- Developed and maintained cost tracking models to monitor funding ceilings, labor utilization, and EAC/ETC performance across $27M+ in program budgets.
- Delivered monthly close packages and variance analyses with actionable commentary, helping leadership avoid $114K+ in annual overruns and redirect resources to high-priority work.
- Built driver-based forecasting models and rate structures in Excel, improving margin forecast accuracy by 12% and strengthening competitiveness in new bids.
- Partnered with senior management on annual operating and multi-year strategic plans, integrating headcount, capital, and cost drivers into a unified 5-year financial outlook.
- Implemented risk controls and KPI monitoring, identifying cost pressures early and cutting unexpected variances by 27%.
- Designed a cost-driver hierarchy linking operational activities directly to financial outcomes, improving accountability and resource planning in the New Glenn department.
Program Finance Analyst
PNC Financial Services
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared monthly journal entries, accruals, and cost reallocations to support accurate project and departmental financial statements.
- Gathered and validated cost data from multiple systems to feed budget, forecast, and variance analysis packages.
- Assisted in rate development and pricing proposals by pulling historical cost data, preparing allocation schedules, and running what-if margin scenarios with senior guidance.
- Participated in monthly business reviews, preparing slides and commentary drafts for lead analysts and managers.
- Communicated findings and variances clearly to senior analysts and managers, building skill in explaining financial drivers to non-finance partners.
- Helped maintain internal controls by checking supporting documentation for expenses and assisting with audit sample requests.
Associate Financial Analyst
DEVCOM AvMC
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Maintained financial database by verifying information and recording new information when needed.
- Drafted financial reports to support comprehensive investigations.
- Aided constructive forecasting by assisting with financial model development.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Passenger Assistant
Huntsville International Airport
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Demonstrated a strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers during transit.
- Educated passengers on safety procedures and provided assistance to disabled passengers
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing passenger inquiries, resolving issues, and directing them to their designated gates or amenities
- Managed administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and preparing flight manifests to support the efficient operation of the airport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Alabama A&M
Normal, AlabamaSkills
- Deltek Costpoint
- FAR / DCAA Compliance
- Cost tracking
- Cost / Variance Analysis
- Interdepartmental Support
- EAC / ETC Forecasting
- Self-Starter
- Dynamic Workstyle
Timeline
Program Financial Analyst II (New Glenn)
Blue Origin
12.2021 - Current
Program Finance Analyst
PNC Financial Services
08.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Financial Analyst
DEVCOM AvMC
10.2017 - 08.2020
Passenger Assistant
Huntsville International Airport
06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Alabama A&M
Summary
Finance professional with hands-on experience supporting large government and prime contracts. Skilled in Deltek Costpoint, cost tracking, and FAR/DCAA compliance with a strong record of accuracy and accountability. Known for taking initiative, communicating clearly across teams, and delivering dependable results in fast-moving environments.
Certification
- Alabama State Certified Community Health Worker
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association)
- Advanced Life Support Certified (American Heart Association)