Associate Program Financial Analyst
Melbourne, FL, US, 32935
Job ID: 115327
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.
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Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Melbourne, FL
Career Functional Area: Finance and Accounting
Telework Type: Hybrid
Relocation Available: N/A
Type: Nonexempt
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: First
Job Summary
The Associate Program Financial Analyst supports program financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting for EOIS programs. Working under the direction of Program Finance leadership, this role assists program managers and cross-functional teams with budgets, cost and schedule performance, Estimate at Completion development, cash forecasting, contractual reporting, and proposal activities. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, analytically curious, and able to translate financial data into clear, actionable information for program and business leaders.
Job Responsibilities
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Understand the Financial Operating Plan (FOP) and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment and cash flow data
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Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types Ability to work on cross-functional teams
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Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal customers
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Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends and interpret the results Support government compliance and audit activities
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Develop an understanding of the Standards of Conduct to include: conflicts of interests; improper practices; liability and fraud
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Develop an understanding of 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
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Ability to grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop a working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
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Supports proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation
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Develop an understanding of the source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest
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Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation
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Emerging business operations knowledge to include: management principles; business development; HR; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology
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Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, co-ops, academic projects, finance, accounting, FP&A, project controls, or data-analysis experience.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to organize, analyze, and communicate financial data accurately.
- Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred
- Internship, co-op, or early-career experience in government contracting, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or project controls.
- Exposure to EVMS, EACs, cost/schedule variance analysis, proposal pricing, or government-contracting regulations.
- Experience with Oracle/ERP, ProPricer, Cobra, Power BI/Tableau, or similar financial and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, CAS, SOX, and GAAP.
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.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Melbourne