Associate Program Financial Analyst

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is hiring an Associate Program Financial Analyst for EOIS programs in Melbourne, FL. The role supports financial planning, budgeting, and reporting under Program Finance leadership, partnering with managers and cross-functional teams to drive budgets, cost, and schedule performance, and cash forecasting.

The successful candidate will translate data into clear insights for program and business leaders and contribute to government compliance, audits, and proposal activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, co-ops, academic projects, finance, accounting, FP&A, project controls, or data-analysis experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to organize, analyze, and communicate financial data accurately.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Preferred: Internship, co-op, or early-career experience in government contracting, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or project controls.
• Preferred: Experience with Oracle/ERP, ProPricer, Cobra, Power BI/Tableau, or similar financial and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, CAS, SOX, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Financial Operating Plan (FOP) and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment and cash flow data.
• Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types. Ability to work on cross-functional teams.
• Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal customers.
• Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends and interpret the results. Support government compliance and audit activities.
• Develop an understanding of the Standards of Conduct to include: conflicts of interests; improper practices; liability and fraud.
• Develop an understanding of 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.
• Ability to grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop a working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS.
• Supports proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation.
• Develop an understanding of the source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation.
• Emerging business operations knowledge to include: management principles; business development; HR; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Oracle/ERP

ProPricer

Cobra

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Location: Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Melbourne, FL
Career Functional Area: Finance and Accounting
Telework Type: Hybrid
Relocation Available: N/A
Type: Nonexempt
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: First

Job Summary

The Associate Program Financial Analyst supports program financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting for EOIS programs. Working under the direction of Program Finance leadership, this role assists program managers and cross-functional teams with budgets, cost and schedule performance, Estimate at Completion development, cash forecasting, contractual reporting, and proposal activities. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, analytically curious, and able to translate financial data into clear, actionable information for program and business leaders.

Job Responsibilities

Understand the Financial Operating Plan (FOP) and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment and cash flow data

Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types Ability to work on cross-functional teams

Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal customers

Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends and interpret the results Support government compliance and audit activities

Develop an understanding of the Standards of Conduct to include: conflicts of interests; improper practices; liability and fraud

Develop an understanding of 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

Ability to grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop a working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS

Supports proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation

Develop an understanding of the source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation

Emerging business operations knowledge to include: management principles; business development; HR; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, co-ops, academic projects, finance, accounting, FP&A, project controls, or data-analysis experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to organize, analyze, and communicate financial data accurately.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, or early-career experience in government contracting, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or project controls.
• Exposure to EVMS, EACs, cost/schedule variance analysis, proposal pricing, or government-contracting regulations.
• Experience with Oracle/ERP, ProPricer, Cobra, Power BI/Tableau, or similar financial and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, CAS, SOX, and GAAP.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.