Strategic Program Finance Leader – Defense & EVMS

Leonardo DRS; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS seeks a Senior Program Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, and program analysis for complex government and defense programs. You will partner with management, operations, customers, and senior leaders to ensure compliant, accurate financial performance across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes EVM, cost/price analysis, and bid/negotiation support, with deep FAR/DFARS/CAS/SOX knowledge and strong analytical and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment.
• Master’s degree, professional certification, or both is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and SOX requirements.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, government contract compliance, and financial-analysis principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost and variance analysis, EACs, EVMS, cash management, working capital, and program financial reporting.
• Experience supporting proposals, pricing, cost estimating, BOE development, and negotiations.
• Knowledge of IR&D, B&P, direct-sell activities, and allowable versus unallowable costs.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Oracle, and ProPricer.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and program leadership: Lead financial and program analysis activities to ensure sound analysis, strong business judgment, policy compliance, and accurate financial results.
• Support program financial management: Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, financial performance metrics, cash-flow projections, working-capital analysis, and Estimate at Completion forecasts.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting: Conduct complex analytical studies, monitor financial and operational trends, interpret results, and communicate findings and recommendations to program teams and leadership.
• Support earned value and contractual reporting: Support Earned Value Management System activities, including cost and schedule performance analysis, EAC development, and reporting.
• Support proposals, pricing, and negotiations: Participate in acquisition planning, proposal preparation, bid/no-bid reviews, RFP analysis, cost estimating, Basis of Estimate development, pricing, risk mitigation, and negotiation preparation.
• Ensure government-contract compliance: Apply knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, SOX, GAAP, and IFRS requirements to support compliant financial operations.
• Apply contract and procurement knowledge: Support analysis of government contract structures, including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, FMS, and international direct commercial sales.
• Manage risk and business performance: Identify financial, contractual, and program risks; support risk-mitigation planning; and perform ROI analysis.
• Support claims and litigation activities: Provide financial analysis and documentation support for claims and litigation matters involving the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
• Improve systems and processes: Maximize the use of ERP and Oracle applications to improve financial visibility and reporting accuracy.
• Build relationships and develop talent: Mentor junior staff and collaborate across functions and cultures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Program management

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or certification

Tools

Oracle

ProPricer

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Leonardo DRS seeks a Senior Program Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, and program analysis for complex government and defense programs. You will partner with management, operations, customers, and senior leaders to ensure compliant, accurate financial performance across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes EVM, cost/price analysis, and bid/negotiation support, with deep FAR/DFARS/CAS/SOX knowledge and strong analytical and mentoring abilities.