What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Financial Analyst position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID : 111111
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.
Naval Power Systems’ commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include : comprehensive medical / dental / vision programs, a 9 / 80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!
Job Summary
Join our team as a Senior Program Financial Analyst supporting our Program Management Office (PMO).
This position reports to our Menomonee Falls, WI business and is hybrid. The person hired can be within a commutable distance of one of our 3 locations - Danbury, CT; Fitchburg, MA; or Menomonee Falls, WI.
What You Will Do
Provide overall guidance and direction to development, maintenance and analysis of the program financial activity, scheduling and performance measurement data
Lead and / or perform financial planning and analysis for a complex program of moderate to large size, or several smaller programs for an organization or LOB
Develop and analyze forecasts and financial reports and communicate financial issues / risks to non-financial personnel
Apply critical thinking to assist site management in identifying risk and developing risk mitigation strategies
Conduct internal training sessions on relevant financial topics within area of expertise
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
Maintain effective business relationships with, and serve as point of contact with, government, commercial, foreign and domestic customers
Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors and foreign customers
Provide oversight of global linearity of manufacturing activities and forecasting, track cost-down initiatives across assigned programs and Line of Business
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
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
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
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field and at least five years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
Contract compliance knowledge
Leadership and developmental skills
Ability to guide difficult analysis on programs
Working knowledge of IR&D / B&P / direct sell and allowable vs. unallowable cost
Strong communicator of financial issues / risks to non-financial personnel
Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
