Senior Program Financial Analyst

About the position

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities. This position will provide senior-level support for the financial and program analysis management functions of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics' group. This role requires a solid understanding of business operations in a defense manufacturing environment, including program management, finance, accounting, government compliance, and supply chain considerations. If you have experience in defense contracting, financial analysis, and program execution, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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, Deltek/CostPoint, Pro Pricer)

Nice-to-haves

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

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 focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation
• Health/emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• Community service hours