Program Financial Analyst I

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5-year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

About the role

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full-time Program Financial Analyst I based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position offers the option to work an in-person or hybrid schedule. The role involves analyzing, planning, and understanding the company's financial position, supporting baseline planning, actual cost verification, estimate at complete (EAC) processes, variance analysis, workforce projections, and revenue/profit forecasting. The analyst will provide general support to the Program Manager and Program Team with business and financial analysis as well as financial reports for Site Management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work on cross-functional teams.
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors, and foreign customers.
• Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends, and interpret the results.
• Support government compliance and audit activities.
• Develop an understanding of the Standards of Conduct, including conflicts of interest, improper practices, liability, and fraud.
• Develop an understanding of contract design and structure, including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, IDIQ, Foreign Military Sale (FMS), International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), competitive and sole source procurements.
• Grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop 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.
• Develop an understanding of the source selection evaluation process, including cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings, and protest.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate (BOE), budget preparation, reporting, and management; perform cost & variance analysis; manage 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.
• Develop emerging business operations knowledge, including management principles, business development, HR, operations, finance, accounting, economics, and information technology.
• Interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Developing knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS, and SOX.
• Understanding of financial analysis principles and strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $54,586.00/year to $70,962.00/year for the state of Illinois. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave).
• Parental leave benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Annual performance-based bonuses and equity awards.
• Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Telemedicine services.
• Legal insurance.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Community service hours.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.
• Student loan repayment.