Strategic Defense Program Finance Analyst

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Frederick, MD is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage funding forecasts, EAC/ETC analyses and cost control across government contracts. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate budgeting and adherence to FAR/CAS guidelines.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s in business/finance/accounting, plus 3+ years in a government manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with CostPoint/Deltek are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• MA, MS and/or professional certification is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX.
• Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/Direct Sell and allowable vs. unallowable costs.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, CostPoint and Deltek)

Responsibilities

• Tracks actuals and commitments against approved funding; forecasts remaining work and flags overruns.
• Builds and challenges EACs/ETCs; explains labor, material and subcontract growth.
• Provides support to the Financial & Program Analysis management functions.
• Understands the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Guide Plan; helps prepare bookings, revenue and cash flow data.
• Understands how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types.
• Negotiates goals and objectives with stakeholders and maintains relationships with internal and external customers.
• Supports negotiations with government, prime contractors and foreign customers.
• Conducts analytical studies, monitors trends and interprets results.
• Supports government compliance and audit activities.
• Understands Standards of Conduct and contract types; participates in cost analysis and pricing discussions.
• Knowledge of EVA, CAE/BOE, budget reporting and EVMS concepts; risk management and ROI analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

FAR knowledge

Cost accounting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting

MA/MS or professional certification desirable

Tools

CostPoint

Deltek

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Frederick, MD is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage funding forecasts, EAC/ETC analyses and cost control across government contracts. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate budgeting and adherence to FAR/CAS guidelines.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s in business/finance/accounting, plus 3+ years in a government manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with CostPoint/Deltek are important.