Financial Management - E2

This is a financial analyst role on the GPS III (Global Positioning System) Program. The mission of the GPS III Finance & Business Operations (F&BO) team is to exceed customer expectations by delivering exceptional products and innovative business solutions while inspiring team member engagement and growth. In support of this objective, GPS III F&BO is seeking a Financial Analyst interested in joining a high impact, cross-functional team, in a fast-paced and high growth environment.
Responsibilities include providing support to the larger team; working with program management and control account managers (CAMs) to perform earned value analysis, as well as variance analysis and accurate estimate to complete forecasting. This individual will be responsible for EVM compliance, coordinating with other CAMs to accurately make baseline change management decisions, and ensuring cost and schedule integration. Other ad-hoc analysis and reporting duties as needed. Looking for an energetic individual with established financial analysis skills. Must have a passion for innovation and an ability to support and influence others to complete assignments on schedule.

Standard Job Description:

Performs one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions (FP&A, Overhead, Program Finance, Accounting, Controller, etc.). Will include some or all of the responsibilities as defined. Performs financial analysis, establishes performance management budgeting, and forecasting activities to include variance analysis, trend identification, workforce planning drivers, risk and opportunities assessment and development of mitigation plans. Integrates information from multiple financial systems, processes and functions in order to consolidate the data forensics into actionable business solution recommendations. Timely and accurately consolidates financial results (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash, ROIC, Overhead, Discretionary Funding) and monthly, quarterly and year end reporting to internal and external customers to include government contractual cost and schedule earned value management reporting. Develops and utilizes forward-looking data analytics, visualization and trend analysis to inform financial strategy and decision making. Develops and provides actionable recommendations to key stakeholders to make sound financial and operating decisions. Maintains applicable internal and external (FAR, CAS, SEC, US GAAP) policy, procedure, and controls for compliance to support internal process and external regulatory requirements. Provides subject matter expertise support to proposal development, basis of estimate and negotiations, as required.

• Prior experience with any financial systems or EVM systems
• Analytical and financial analysis abilities
• Skilled in developing PowerPoint packages and presenting to leadership
• Innovation and continuous improvement must be inherent in the day-to-day operations.
• Working knowledge of various Finance functions (i.e. contracts or estimating or planning or FP&A or financial analysis, or anything else)
• Ability to apply skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive, data driven analysis.
  

• Proficient in various program finance applications (i.e. SAP/ERP, Cobra, Mission Control, etc.)
• Basic understanding of an Integrated Master Plan and Schedule
• Proficient in Earned Value Management System concepts and execution
• Past experience with developing, and administering financial databases and reporting tools
• Prior government contracting experience
• Prior experience with financial and EVM systems
• 2+ years of related finance experiences