Sr. Business Analyst, Special Materials

Socket.dev; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Mentorship program

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, TN seeks a Sr. Business Analyst – Special Materials to identify and maximize financial opportunities through pricing strategy, cost optimization, capital efficiency, and program profitability initiatives.

This role collaborates with the Special Materials management team to drive value across complex programs. You will develop business cases, ROI analyses, and long-range financial plans, while ensuring accurate cost estimating, forecasting, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership including FP&A, program finance, or strategic analysis.
• Experience maximizing financial performance in regulated or materials-intensive environments.
• Strong cost accounting, forecasting, and investment analysis knowledge.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive decisions.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis tools; ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and maximizes financial opportunities through pricing strategy, cost optimization, capital efficiency, and program profitability initiatives.
• Develops and evaluates business cases, capital investment proposals, and ROI analyses for special materials programs.
• Partners with program and operations leaders to ensure accurate cost estimating, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Analyzes cost drivers, material yields, labor plans and efficiency, and overhead absorption to improve margins.
• Leads development of annual operating plans, multi-year forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Establishes and monitors KPIs and acts as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership.
• Drives continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting accuracy.
• Liaises between Special Materials and BWXT Finance to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensures alignment with regulatory/contractual financial requirements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Investment analysis

ERP systems

Financial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

As our Sr. Business Analyst – Special Materials, you will be responsible for identifying and maximizing financial opportunities through pricing strategy, cost optimization, capital efficiency and program profitability initiatives. This role will work in collaboration with the Special Materials management team to achieve organizational objectives and ensure alignment with the company’s goals while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Location:

Jonesborough, TN

Your Day to Day as Sr. Business Analyst – Special Materials:

• Identifies and maximizes financial opportunities through pricing strategy, cost optimization, capital efficiency, and program profitability initiatives.
• Develops and evaluates business cases, capital investment proposals, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for special materials programs and infrastructure.
• Partners with program and operations leaders to ensure accurate cost estimating, forecasting, and performance tracking for complex and regulated materials programs.
• Analyzes cost drivers, material yields, labor plans and efficiency, and overhead absorption to improve margins and financial predictability.
• Works with site assigned finance personnel to lead development of annual operating plans, multi-year forecasts, and long-range financial plans related to special materials operations and new ventures.
• Establishes and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Serves as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drives continuous improvement in operational performance, financial processes, tools, and reporting accuracy.
• Acts as a liaison between the Special Materials organization and BWXT Finance organization.
• Ensures alignment with financial standards, internal controls, and regulatory or contractual financial requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including FP&A, program finance, or strategic financial analysis
• Demonstrated experience maximizing financial performance in complex, highly regulated, or materials-intensive environments
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, business forecasting, and investment analysis
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive financially sound business decisions
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; experience with ERP systems
• Experience supporting government-funded, defense, nuclear, energy, or special materials programs preferred
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS or other regulated contracting environments preferred
• Experience in capital project analysis and long-term infrastructure investments preferred
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) and/or Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance
• Must be willing to travel (local and CONUS) up to 10% of the time

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $99,410- $157,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,410 and $157,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed at-will, unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ( 'BWXT' or the 'Company' ) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.