Associate Program Financial Analyst

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Great River (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Program Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will analyze and understand financial positions, support planning, and conduct variance analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop relationships with internal and external customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into contract design and structure while promoting the organization's mission and values. With a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work schedule, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in the finance sector.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401(k) with match

Compressed work schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance is required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical skills for financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial position and support planning and cost verification.
• Conduct variance analysis and revenue/profit forecasting.
• Support negotiations with government and contractors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, SOX

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting

MA/MS preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Visio

Oracle

Pro Pricer

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Associate Program Financial Analyst

Location: Great River, NY, US, 11739

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thales USA, specializes in sonar systems, signal processing, acoustic training, and open architecture systems. Visit our website at http://www.aaccorp.com for more information.

Job Title

Associate Program Financial Analyst

Job Location

Great River, NY

Position Summary

Analyze and understand the company's financial position, support planning and cost verification, prepare estimates at completion (EAC), conduct variance analysis, workforce projections, and revenue/profit forecasting. Support the Program Manager with business and financial analysis and reporting.

Primary and Essential Accountabilities

• Understand the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Guide Plan process; assist in preparing program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investments, and cash flow data.
• Understand job cost collection and billing processes for all contract types.
• Work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support negotiations with government, prime contractors, and foreign customers.
• Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends, interpret results.
• Support government compliance and audit activities.
• Understand Standards of Conduct, including conflicts of interest, improper practices, liability, and fraud.
• Learn contract design and structure, including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, FMS, DCS, and procurement types.
• Develop knowledge of accounting principles, CAS, and IFRS.
• Assist in proposal preparations: bid/no-bid, cost estimating, pricing, RFP review, risk mitigation, negotiations.
• Understand source selection evaluation, including cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings, protests.
• Handle program and finance tasks: BOE, budgeting, reporting, variance analysis, EVMS, EAC, forecasting, contractual reporting, risk management, ROI, audits, reviews.
• Promote the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Maximize IT utilization via e-commerce and ERP/Oracle.
• Gain emerging business operations knowledge: management, business development, HR, operations, finance, economics, IT.
• Interact effectively across all levels and cultures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• MA/MS preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, SOX.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 0-5 lbs.: 0-10% of the time.
• Walking: 25-50% of the time.
• Climbing, Bending, Standing, Stooping: 0-10% of the time.
• Sitting: 50-75% of the time.
• Travel: up to 10% of the time.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary ranges from $45,000 to $60,000, subject to experience, education, skills, and location. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k) with match, and potential bonuses. Our work schedule is a 9/80 compressed week, every other Friday off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC is committed to non-discrimination and is an E-Verify employer.