Program Financial Analyst

Summary

DRS Network & Imaging Systems in Cypress, CA is part of the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Group of Leonardo DRS and has over 30 years of experience in designing and developing electro-optical / infrared systems for surveillance and targeting applications. We are seeking a Program Financial Analyst to join the company to support programs related to strategic space and weather systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support of the Financial & Program Analysis management functions to the department
• Understand the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the Strategic Guide Plan process and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment and cash flow data
• Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types
• 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 a working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
• 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
• 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

Basic Qualifications and Required Skills

Working Conditions

Normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and / or evening work and local travel.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. The expected pay scale for this position is $71,805 / year - $102,682 / year. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS 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.