Senior Program Finance Analyst

Company: Leonardo DRS
Location: Johnstown
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com

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Job ID: 111848

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Job Summary

This position will provide senior-level support for the financial and program analysis management functions of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics' group. Tasks include but are not limited to, proposal generation, baseline planning, actual cos t verification, preparation of estimates at completion (EAC), variance analysis, revenue and profit forecasting and general support to the program manager/program team with business and financial analysis.

Schedule/Work Location - Monday through Thursday from 7:30am - 5pm, and every other Friday from 7:30am - 4pm, with 2-3 days per week being worked on site in either our Display, Processing, and Networking Center of Excellence located in Johnstown, PA, or our Sensors and Weapons Center of Excellence located in Largo, FL.

Job Responsibilities
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
Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Deltek Costpoint 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

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
Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Deltek/CostPoint, Pro Pricer)

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Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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