Senior Program Financial Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Leonardo DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL as a Senior Program Financial Analyst, providing leadership across financial and program analysis for advanced defense technologies including C4I network computing, integrated situational awareness, and combat vehicle integration solutions. In this high-impact role, you’ll ensure sound financial analysis, strong business judgment, and compliance across complex contract types, while supporting negotiations, proposal strategy, acquisition planning, and audit readiness. You’ll drive key program finance activities such as BOE, EVMS/EAC, forecasting, cash and ROI management, and contractual reporting, and you’ll help develop the team by mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least seven years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment.
In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS, and SOX
Contract compliance knowledge
Developing leadership skills
Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
Ability to mentor junior staff members
Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/direct sell and allowable vs. unallowable cost
Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Costpoint, Pro Pricer)

Nice To Haves

MA, MS and/or professional certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the financial and program analysis management functions of the company
Ensure soundness of analysis, good business judgment, compliance with policies and procedures, adequacy of results and that all costs and reasonable fees have been provided for
Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers
Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors and foreign customers
Conduct difficult analytical studies, monitor trends and be able to accurately interpret the results
Support of government compliance and audit activities
Understand standards of conduct to include: conflicts of interests; improper practices; liability and fraud
Understand contract design and structure to include: FFP; CPIF; CPFF; CPAF; BOA; IDIQ; Foreign Military Sale (FMS); and International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), and, competitive and sole source procurements
Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
Participate in acquisition planning strategies including: the definition of contract requirements and risks, and, market research
Support proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation
Understand source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest
Program and finance: Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; budget preparation, reporting and management; cost & variance analysis; Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); estimate at completion (EAC); cash management/working capital; forecasting; contractual reporting (CDRL, EVM, cost and pricing, C/SSR); risk management; return on investment (ROI); audit preparation and management; and program review preparation
Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP and OneStream forecasting tool
Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC
General business operations knowledge to include: management principles; business development; HR; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 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