Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and SOX requirements.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, government contract compliance, and financial-analysis principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost and variance analysis, EACs, EVMS, cash management, working capital, and program financial reporting.
• Experience supporting proposals, pricing, cost estimating, BOE development, and negotiations.
• Knowledge of IR&D, B&P, direct-sell activities, and allowable versus unallowable costs.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Oracle, and ProPricer.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, professional certification, or both.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and program analysis activities to support sound analysis, business judgment, policy compliance, accurate financial results, and business objectives.
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, financial performance metrics, cash-flow projections, working-capital analysis, and Estimate at Completion forecasts.
• Perform cost and variance analysis and support program reviews.
• Conduct complex analytical studies, monitor financial and operational trends, interpret results, and communicate findings and recommendations to program teams and leadership.
• Prepare financial, contractual, and management reports.
• Support Earned Value Management System activities, including cost and schedule performance analysis, EAC development, and reporting.
• Prepare or support contractual reporting requirements, including CDRLs, EVM, cost and pricing, and contractor and subcontractor reporting.
• Participate in acquisition planning, proposal preparation, bid/no-bid reviews, RFP analysis, cost estimating, Basis of Estimate development, pricing, risk mitigation, and negotiation preparation.
• Support negotiations with government customers, prime contractors, industry partners, and foreign customers.
• Apply FAR, DFARS, CAS, SOX, GAAP, and IFRS requirements to support compliant financial operations.
• Assist with government compliance reviews, audit preparation and response, and related corrective actions.
• Support analysis of government contract structures, including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, FMS, and international direct commercial sales.
• Assist with source-selection activities, including cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings, and protest support.
• Identify financial, contractual, and program risks; support risk-mitigation planning; and perform return-on-investment analysis.
• Provide financial analysis and documentation support for claims and litigation involving the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
• Use business systems and tools, including ERP and Oracle applications, to improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external customers and collaborate across functions and cultures.
• Mentor junior staff members.
• Support achievement of business goals through collaboration, negotiation, persuasion, and advocacy.

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