Program Financial Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

3d•$75,956 - $108,716•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Financial Analyst supports financial and program analysis for defense and intelligence programs. The role tracks actual costs and commitments against approved funding, forecasts remaining work, identifies potential overruns, and develops and explains estimates at completion and estimates to complete. It supports financial planning, program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment, cash flow, contract billing, proposal preparation, negotiations, compliance, audits, and program reviews. The analyst works with internal and external customers and supports government, industry, and international customer engagements. The position is hybrid in Frederick, Maryland, with a 4/10 schedule. U.S. citizenship is required, along with an active Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after starting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
At least three years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and SOX.
Understanding of financial analysis principles and demonstrated financial analysis skills.
Working knowledge of IR&D, B&P, Direct Sell, and allowable versus unallowable costs.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, MS Project, CostPoint, and Deltek.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Understanding of standards of conduct, including conflicts of interest, improper practices, liability, and fraud.
Understanding of contract structures and types including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, FMS, and international DCS, as well as competitive and sole-source procurements.
Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and working knowledge of cost accounting standards and IFRS.

Nice To Haves

MA, MS, and/or professional certification.
Experience with Internal Research and Development and Earned Value.
Ability to assess incoming costs and project future outcomes.
Experience with Estimate at Completion and Estimate to Complete.

Responsibilities

Track actuals and commitments against approved funding; forecast remaining work and flag potential overruns early.
Build and challenge estimates at completion and estimates to complete, explaining labor, material, and subcontract cost growth and its effect on gross margin.
Provide financial and program analysis support to department management.
Support the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Guide Plan processes, including preparation of program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment, and cash flow data.
Understand job-cost collection and billing across contract types.
Negotiate, persuade, and advocate to obtain agreement on goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers.
Support negotiations with government customers, industry prime contractors, and foreign customers.
Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends, and interpret results accurately.
Support government compliance and audit activities.
Support proposal preparation, including bid/no-bid decisions, cost estimating, pricing, RFP review, risk mitigation, and negotiation.
Support source-selection evaluations, including cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings, and protests.
Support program and finance activities including basis-of-estimate preparation, budgeting and reporting, cost and variance analysis, EVMS, forecasting, cash management, contractual reporting, risk management, ROI analysis, audit preparation, and program reviews.
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
Maximize use of IT through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation.
Apply general business operations knowledge across management, business development, HR, operations, finance, accounting, economics, and information technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and 401(k) savings plan.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development support and career-growth programs.
Life and disability insurance.
Company contribution to a health savings account.
Telemedicine.
Legal insurance.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 program.
Community service hours.
Annual performance-based bonuses and equity awards may be available; overtime pay may apply to non-exempt employees.