Senior Program Financial Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

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About The Position

The Senior Program Financial Analyst provides financial leadership and program-analysis support for complex government and defense programs. The role oversees financial planning, forecasting, reporting, proposal and pricing support, contract compliance, and analysis throughout the program lifecycle. It partners with program management, operations, customers, and senior leadership to support accurate financial performance, risk management, audit readiness, and successful program and business outcomes.

The analyst manages program budgets, forecasts, financial performance metrics, cash-flow projections, working-capital analysis, and Estimate at Completion forecasts. The position performs complex cost, variance, and operational-trend analyses; supports earned value and contractual reporting; contributes to acquisition planning, proposals, pricing, cost estimating, and negotiations; and applies government-contract and accounting requirements to financial operations. It also supports compliance reviews, audits, risk mitigation, claims and litigation matters, and improvements to business systems and processes. The role builds relationships across internal and external teams and mentors junior staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and SOX requirements.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, government contract compliance, and financial-analysis principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost and variance analysis, EACs, EVMS, cash management, working capital, and program financial reporting.
• Experience supporting proposals, pricing, cost estimating, BOE development, and negotiations.
• Knowledge of IR&D, B&P, direct-sell activities, and allowable versus unallowable costs.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Oracle, and ProPricer.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, professional certification, or both.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and program analysis activities to support sound analysis, business judgment, policy compliance, accurate financial results, and business objectives.
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, financial performance metrics, cash-flow projections, working-capital analysis, and Estimate at Completion forecasts.
• Perform cost and variance analysis and support program reviews.
• Conduct complex analytical studies, monitor financial and operational trends, interpret results, and communicate findings and recommendations to program teams and leadership.
• Prepare financial, contractual, and management reports.
• Support Earned Value Management System activities, including cost and schedule performance analysis, EAC development, and reporting.
• Prepare or support contractual reporting requirements, including CDRLs, EVM, cost and pricing, and contractor and subcontractor reporting.
• Participate in acquisition planning, proposal preparation, bid/no-bid reviews, RFP analysis, cost estimating, Basis of Estimate development, pricing, risk mitigation, and negotiation preparation.
• Support negotiations with government customers, prime contractors, industry partners, and foreign customers.
• Apply FAR, DFARS, CAS, SOX, GAAP, and IFRS requirements to support compliant financial operations.
• Assist with government compliance reviews, audit preparation and response, and related corrective actions.
• Support analysis of government contract structures, including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, FMS, and international direct commercial sales.
• Assist with source-selection activities, including cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings, and protest support.
• Identify financial, contractual, and program risks; support risk-mitigation planning; and perform return-on-investment analysis.
• Provide financial analysis and documentation support for claims and litigation involving the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
• Use business systems and tools, including ERP and Oracle applications, to improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external customers and collaborate across functions and cultures.
• Mentor junior staff members.
• Support achievement of business goals through collaboration, negotiation, persuasion, and advocacy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Life and disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Programs and activities supporting career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation
• Health and emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• Community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior