Program Finance Analyst

Description

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a talented Finance Program Analyst to support programs in the Aerospace Business Area. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Finance Lead in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body. This is a critical role where you will work alongside the Finance Lead in the development and all aspects of financial accounting, including the Annual Operation Planning (AOP) and financial forecasting for the program.

The successful candidate will report to the Hypersonic Systems Division Finance & Business Operations Manager and work onsite 100% from our Huntsville - AL location.

This is a mid-level individual contributor role and the actual salary is closer to the middle of the posted pay range.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include EAC management, budgeting, forecasting, managing subcontractor hours, costs, and funding needs, as well as analysis of all contract cost and financial data.
• Developing and driving financial forecasts and analyzing the program's revenue and costs
• Communicating key business insights and recommendations to achieve the program's current and future goals and making specific recommendations that will result in cost reduction and profit/process improvements.
• Participate in the scheduling, planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of the travel dollars on the program.
• Provide backup and calculation of accruals every period.
• Supporting program invoicing.
• Managing the month-end close process and performing variance/trend analyses as it relates to the financial performance.
• Provide data and reporting formats for all types and levels of program financial reviews.
• The position requires strong organization, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Successful candidate must evaluate, monitor, and implement policies, practices, and functional performance standards.
• Significant interface with the Program Managers, Contracts, FP&A, IT, Logistics, Procurement, Quality and other Support organizations.
• In addition, candidate must possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment, with various organizational levels and manage multiple priorities.
• Candidate will help drive innovation and automation.

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of program finance-related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, and hybrid contracts.
• Analytical with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work 100% onsite from Huntsville - AL (no relocation assistance is available at this time).
• US citizenship is required with an active Secret security clearance (or able to obtain and maintain one).

• Knowledge of Leidos financial systems and applications; such as OAC, Fusion, Insight, Cost Point, and Cognos.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications; such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.