Senior Program Financial Analyst

Leonardo DRS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a skilled financial leader to guide program analysis and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves negotiating with government and industry partners, supporting audit activities, and leveraging financial analysis to enhance business decisions. Candidates should have a strong background in financial principles, along with leadership skills to mentor team members.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k match

Tuition Assistance

9/80 work schedule

Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS, and SOX.
• Ability to mentor junior staff members.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for financial and program analysis management functions.
• Support negotiations with the government and industry contractors.
• Conduct analytical studies and monitor trends.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Negotiation

Business Judgment

Analytical Studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field

MA, MS or professional certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is “To protect with Light”. Come join the family!

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the financial and program analysis management functions of the company
• 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
• Obtain agreement on previously determined goals and objectives through negotiation, persuasion and advocacy
• Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers
• Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors and foreign customers
• Conduct difficult analytical studies, monitor trends and be able to accurately interpret the results
• Support of government compliance and audit activities
• 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
• Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
• 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
• Understand source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest
• 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
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation
• Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC
• General 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

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least seven years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment.
• MA, MS and/or professional certification is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS, and SOX
• Contract compliance knowledge
• Developing leadership skills
• Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
• Ability to mentor junior staff members
• Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/direct sell and allowable vs. unallowable cost
• Proficient in Excel

The pay scale for this position is $84,354/year - $120,626/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. When extending an offer of employment, DRS Daylight Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. # LI-SF1

About the company

Leonardo DRS, formerly DRS Technologies, Inc., is a US-based defense contractor.

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