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Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a strategic Principal Program Financial Analyst to drive financial performance for naval power programs. You will partner with program management, engineering, operations, contracts, and leadership to deliver disciplined planning, analysis, and decision support.

Hybrid role: two onsite days and balance remote, with opportunities to influence program outcomes and strengthen financial processes across multi-year programs in defense.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program finance, FP&A, or project controls in aerospace/defense
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and earned value concepts
• Experience supporting government contracts and familiarity with FAR/DFARS, CAS
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/BI tool experience

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for naval power programs and portfolios
• Serve as finance partner to Program Managers, providing risk, opportunities, and corrective actions
• Develop and maintain program baselines: budgets, forecasts, EACs, cash-flow, profitability analyses
• Analyze performance vs plan, identify variances, communicate drivers and actions
• Support monthly/quarterly rhythms, program reviews, close, and long-range planning
• Prepare clear, decision-ready financial reporting for leadership
• Support pricing, cost-volume, and financial assessments for new opportunities
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, government contracting requirements, and accounting standards
• Cross-functional collaboration to improve data quality and program visibility
• Mentor finance team members

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Earned value

Cost accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Business intelligence

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/related field

8+ years in program finance/FP&A

Advanced degree or professional certification

FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Business intelligence tools

Job description

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.

Job description:

Job ID:115633

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.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Principal Program Financial Analyst to help drive financial performance across mission-critical naval power programs. In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with program management, engineering, operations, contracts, and business leadership to deliver disciplined financial planning, insightful analysis, and sound decision support for programs that help power and protect the U.S. Navy.

This is an opportunity to apply deep program finance expertise to complex defense programs while shaping outcomes that matter to our customers, our business, and the warfighters who rely on our technology.

This role is hybrid - work 2 days onsite and the balance of week from home.

What You Will Do

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for assigned naval power programs and portfolios.
• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to Program Managers, providing timely insight into program performance, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain program financial baselines, including budgets, forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EAC), cash-flow projections, and profitability analyses.
• Analyze actual performance against plan; identify material variances and clearly communicate drivers, trends, and recommended actions to leadership.
• Support monthly and quarterly business rhythms, including program reviews, financial close, operating plan development, and long-range planning.
• Prepare and present clear, decision-ready financial reporting for program and executive leadership.
• Support proposal pricing, cost-volume development, and financial assessments for new business opportunities and program changes.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, government contracting requirements, company policies, and applicable accounting standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial processes, improve data quality, and enhance program performance visibility.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to finance team members as appropriate.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Significant progressive experience (8+ years) in program finance, financial planning and analysis, or project controls - referably within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or another complex, regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance across complex, multi-year programs.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, earned value concepts, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting government contracts and familiarity with FAR/DFARS, CAS, EAC, and defense-program financial requirements is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, planning, reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into concise, actionable recommendations for technical and business leaders.
• Strong judgment, accountability, communication skills, and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority.

At Leonardo DRS, you will contribute to technologies that support national security and strengthen the operational readiness of our customers. Our Naval Power Systems team develops and delivers advanced systems designed for demanding maritime environments—where performance, reliability, and mission success are non-negotiable. You will join a collaborative team that values ownership, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to make a visible impact on programs central to the future of naval capability.

U.S. Citizenship required.

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.

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.

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