Project Control Analyst

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family!

Job Summary

Analyze, plan and understand the company’s financial position, support, baseline planning, and actual cost verification, preparation of Estimates at Completion (EAC), variance analysis, workforce projections, revenue and profit forecasting. Provide general support to the Program Manager/Program Team with business and financial analysis and reports for Site Management.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support 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 externalcustomers
• Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors and foreign customers
• Conduct difficult analytical studies, monitor trends and be able to accurately interpret theresults
• Support of government compliance and audit activities
• Understand standards of conduct to include: conflicts of interests; improper practices; liabilityand 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 knowledgeof the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
• Participate in acquisition planning strategies including: the definition of contract requirementsand 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 andmanagement; cost & variance analysis; Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS);estimate at completion (EAC); cash management/working capital; forecasting; contractualreporting (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 theorganization
• 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; businessdevelopment; HR; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least three years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
• MA, MS and/or professional certification is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
• Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
• Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/Direct Sell and allowable vs. unallowable costs
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite , MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer)
  
  

The pay scale for this position is $73,960/year - $105,761/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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 . #INDDAY