Program Financial Analyst
Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD
•$75,956 - $98,743
About The Position
We are seeking a Program Finance Analyst to support the financial performance and strategic execution of complex government and commercial programs. In this role, you will partner closely with program management, operations, contracts, and site leadership to turn financial data into actionable insights that drive sound decisions. This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-focused manufacturing environment and wants to build expertise in program financial management, forecasting, earned value, cost analysis, and government contracting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, plus 3 or more years of progressive experience in program finance, financial analysis, or a related discipline within a government or manufacturing environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong financial-analysis skills, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Working knowledge of government contracting and compliance requirements, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and SOX.
- Familiarity with program-finance concepts such as: Earned Value Management Systems, Estimate at Completion development, Basis of Estimate preparation, Cost and pricing analysis, Cash-flow and working-capital management, Risk management and return-on-investment analysis.
- Knowledge of government contract types, such as FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, FMS, and direct commercial sales.
- Understanding of allowable and unallowable costs, including IR&D, B&P, and direct-sell activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree, professional certification, or advanced coursework in finance, accounting, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Experience with Oracle, MS Project, Visio, and/or ProPricer is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support program financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across the program lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain program budgets, forecasts, workforce projections, revenue and profit outlooks, cash-flow forecasts, and Estimates at Completion.
- Perform cost, schedule, and variance analysis; identify trends, assess risks, and communicate meaningful findings to program and site leadership.
- Support Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Guide Plan activities, including preparation of bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment, and cash-flow data.
- Partner with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to provide timely financial analysis and decision support.
- Support cost proposal development, including bid/no-bid assessments, cost estimating, pricing, request-for-proposal reviews, risk mitigation, and negotiation preparation.
- Assist with program reviews, audit preparation, contractual reporting, and government compliance activities.
- Develop working knowledge of job-cost collection and billing across a range of contract types.
- Support negotiations and business interactions with government customers, industry prime contractors, and international customers.
- Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting, government contracting, and business conduct requirements.
- Leverage ERP and financial systems, including Oracle, to improve reporting accuracy, data visibility, and business processes.
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
