Principal Program Financial Analyst | Earned Value

Job ID: 110204 

 

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, Tuition Assistance & Repayment Programs, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!

Job Summary

Join our Naval Power Systems (NPS) team as a Principal Program Financial Analyst! You will be the Earned Value (EV) Lite lead supporting all Naval Power sites/lines of business and programs utilizing EV.

 

This role can be primarily remote but we would prefer you live within a reasonable commute of one of our NPS facilities in Danbury, CT; Fitchburg, MA; or Menomonee Falls, WI for easier travel.

What You Will Do

• Work with Project EV engine tool / system administrator
• Participate in OneStream implementation planning and design
• 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
• Ensure GAAP and Corporate policies guiding revenue recognition are adhered to on every contract and properly reflected in Site plans and forecasts
• 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
• Mentor, train and provide work leadership to junior Financial Analysts

What You Will Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least eight years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
• Expert knowledge in Earned Value Management with an ability to teach others about it's advantages
• 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
• Strong contract compliance knowledge
• Strong leadership and developmental skills
• Understand advanced financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
• Ability to mentor and train others
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