Senior Program Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. This role provides leadership for the financial and program analysis management functions of the company, ensuring the soundness of analysis, good business judgment, compliance with policies and procedures, and adequacy of results. The position involves supporting negotiations with government and industry partners, conducting analytical studies, and supporting government compliance and audit activities. It requires a strong understanding of contract types, accounting principles (GAAP, CAS, IFRS), acquisition planning, and proposal preparation. The role also involves managing various financial aspects of programs, including budgeting, cost analysis, Earned Value Management (EVMS), forecasting, and risk management. Maximizing IT utilization, providing claims and litigation support, and possessing general business operations knowledge are also key aspects of this position. The ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
- 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; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
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
Senior
