Senior Program Financial Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•High Ridge Township, MO

About The Position

Provide overall guidance and direction to development, maintenance and analysis of the program financial activity, scheduling and performance meausurement data. Leadership ability to advise program managers, mentor/train other personnel and a strong communicator of financial issues/risks to non-financial personnel. Perform financial planning and analysis for multiple jobs within a line of business. Tasks include but are not limited to, proposal generation, baseline planning, actual cost verification, preparation of estimates at completion (EAC), variance analysis, revenue and profit forecasting and general support to the program manager/program team with business and financial analysis.

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, Oracle, Pro Pricer)
U.S. Citizenship required.

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
Obtain agreement on previously determined goals and objectives through negotiation, persuasion and advocacy
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
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation
Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC
General business operations knowledge to include: management principles; business development; HR; opreations; fincance; accounting; economic; and information technology
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation
Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC
General business operations knowledge to include: management principles; business development; HR; opreations; fincance; accounting; economic; and information technology
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Benefits

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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