Principal Financial Analyst, Operations/Supply Chain – P3

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a skilled production finance analyst to support the Naval Shipboard Mission Area, focusing on the SM3/ESSM portfolio. You will join a team performing EACs and EVMS while shaping change management protocols across stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and timely decisions.

The role requires strong Excel and BI tool proficiency, clear communication, and the ability to drive executive-ready presentations in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Citizenship: U.S. required to access information.
• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse, or similar systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication skills with peers and leadership.
• Understanding of EACs cradle-to-grave and EVMS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Naval Shipboard Mission Area, SM3/ESSM portfolio.
• Execute production finance processes including EACs and EVMS.
• Construct and implement change management protocols.
• Provide guidance, insights, and 분석 to stakeholders.
• Transfer knowledge across multifunctional teams and resolve conflicts.
• Consolidate information and identify critical metrics for executives.

Skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Business acumen

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Business Warehouse

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

PRISM

Job description

• Support the Naval Shipboard Mission Area, specifically the SM3/ESSM portfolio
• Work on a team of Material and Operations Analysts executing production finance processes, including EACs and EVMS
• Construct and execute change management protocols
• Perform critical analysis, bandwidth management, and provide guidance and insights
• Transfer knowledge, resolve conflicts, and relay time‑critical information across multifunctional stakeholders
• Prioritize and allocate resources in a dynamic, geographically dispersed, deadline‑driven environment
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of operations analysis
• Apply expertise and best practices across the organization
• Conduct side‑by‑side analysis with working teams to grow analytical capability and establish functional ownership accountability
• Build business relationships and trust with stakeholders
• Understand program‑area drivers and determine organizational trends or drifts
• Consolidate information, identify critical metrics, and recommend or execute solutions
• Provide business partnership, insight, and guidance to Mission Areas and Business Unit Leadership

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse, or similar systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership
• Understanding of material EACs cradle-to-grave (Gate 3 – Gate 11)
• Ability to absorb performance indicators to create consolidated executive presentations
• Knowledge of varying lifecycle program controls
• Strong experience with Excel and other business analytical tools
• Experience with financial evaluations of program performance
• Strong understanding of company command media, disclosures and GAAP
• Understanding of operations/material systems and processes
• Willingness to execute analysis side‑by‑side with team members
• Ability to convey business acumen to stakeholders without financial backgrounds or expertise
• Comfort taking on dynamic environments and new challenges
• Clear, succinct and polished written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in PRISM and Business Warehouse

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in production finance processes, including EACs and EVMS, while effectively communicating insights and guidance to stakeholders. Proficient in analytical tools and methodologies to support decision‑making in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Finance Processes
• EACs and EVMS
• SAP and Business Warehouse
• Financial Evaluations of Program Performance
• Analytical Tools Proficiency

Hard Skills

• EACs Cradle-to-Grave Understanding
• Financial Analysis
• Operations Analysis
• Resource Allocation
• Change Management Protocols

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Relationship Building
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Material Systems
• GAAP
• Command Media
• Program Controls
• Mission Area Support

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• PRISM
• Business Analytical Tools