Principal Program Financial Analyst

Leonardo DRS - Menomonee Falls, WI

Full-time - Senior

Menomonee Falls, WI

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Program Financial Analyst at Leonardo DRS, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the Program Management Office (PMO) by providing guidance and direction for financial activities, performance measurement, and risk management for complex programs. This position involves financial planning, analysis, and communication of financial issues to non-financial personnel, ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies, and maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance and direction to development, maintenance and analysis of the program financial activity, scheduling and performance measurement data
• Lead and/or perform financial planning and analysis for a complex program of moderate to large size, or several smaller programs for an organization or LOB
• Develop and analyze forecasts and financial reports and communicate financial issues/risks to non-financial personnel
• Apply critical thinking to assist site management in identifying risk and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure GAAP and Corporate policies guiding revenue recognition are adhered to on every contract and properly reflected in Site plans and forecasts
• Conduct internal training sessions on relevant financial topics within area of expertise
• 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
• Maintain effective business relationships with, and serve as point of contact with, government, commercial, foreign and domestic customers
• Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors and foreign customers
• Provide oversight of global linearity of manufacturing activities and forecasting, track cost-down initiatives across assigned programs and Line of Business
• 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
• 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
• Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
• Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
• Strong contract compliance knowledge
• Strong leadership and developmental skills
• Understand advanced financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
• Ability to mentor and train others
• Ability to guide difficult analysis on programs
• Working knowledge of IR D/B&P/direct sell and allowable vs. unallowable cost
• Strong communicator of financial issues/risks to non-financial personnel
• Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Nice-to-haves

• MA, MS and/or professional certification is highly desirable

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs
• 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion