Senior Program Financial Analyst

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

3d•$92,300 - $166,850

About The Position

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is hiring a Senior Program Financial Analyst to support the Persistent Surveillance Division in Huntsville, Alabama. The analyst works directly with program managers to define financial goals and objectives, create and maintain program budgets, analyze progress against program baselines, identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommend actions that support successful program execution. The role is responsible for program financial performance, including the Annual Operating Plan, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and financial planning and analysis. The analyst prepares financial forecasts, reports, and analysis; supports month-end close and variance and trend analysis; manages program general ledger activity and cash flow; and works with other functions and subcontractors to analyze revenue and costs. Key deliverables include Estimates at Completion, Quarterly Financial Status Reviews, monthly and quarterly business reviews, and the Annual Operating Plan. The role also supports pricing for on-contract growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and 8 years of related experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple contract types, including FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, and hybrid contracts.
Analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience with Earned Value Management principles.
Experience with Firm Fixed Price milestone contracts and cash and balance-sheet forecasting.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a security clearance as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Leidos financial systems such as CostPoint, Cognos, Fusion, and Insight.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Manufacturing experience.
Experience with international business arrangements.
Experience with Capex and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present financial forecasts, reports, and analysis.
Work with other functional areas on financial matters, manage a program general ledger, and monitor program cash flow.
Develop and drive financial forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
Manage subcontractors and analyze program revenue and costs.
Help program managers identify financial risks and opportunities, recommend cost reductions, and propose risk-mitigation actions.
Manage program financial performance, including the Annual Operating Plan, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and FP&A activities.
Perform month-end closings and variance and trend analyses.
Conduct cash management and inventory analysis and support timely invoicing, collections, and unbilled reduction.
Deliver EACs, Quarterly Financial Status Reviews, monthly and quarterly business reviews, and the Annual Operating Plan.
Support pricing for on-contract growth.