What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Finance Specialist position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID: 114167
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
The Program Finance Specialist supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for program portfolios, partnering with program management to manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and strategic forecasts, including revenue, profit, and cash flow. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost and variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC), ensuring accurate financial performance across a range of contract types. The analyst supports proposal development, pricing, and government compliance activities, while conducting detailed financial analysis to identify trends and inform decision-making. This position collaborates with internal teams and external partners, including government and prime contractors, to support negotiations and program execution.
Job Responsibilities
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.
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.
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The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
The Program Finance Specialist supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for program portfolios, partnering with program management to manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and strategic forecasts, including revenue, profit, and cash flow. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost and variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC), ensuring accurate financial performance across a range of contract types. The analyst supports proposal development, pricing, and government compliance activities, while conducting detailed financial analysis to identify trends and inform decision-making. This position collaborates with internal teams and external partners, including government and prime contractors, to support negotiations and program execution.
Job Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plan, including preparation of program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment, and cash flow projections
- Partner with Program Management and cross-functional teams and contribute to program reviews & leadership briefs to align assumptions, targets, and actions
- Effectively influence decisions through strong stakeholder engagement and providing timely, accurate financial deliverables.
- Manage program financial performance by identifying key drivers, providing clear insights, trend analysis, and recommendations for EAC development, revenue, cash and working capital.
- Support proposals and pricing and contractual reporting including RFP review, bid/no-bid support, BOE, estimating, risk mitigation, cost/price analysis support, and negotiation support.
- Work effectively across customers and contract structures (e.g., FFP, CPIF/CPFF, IDIQ )
- Ensure compliance and audit readiness by supporting government compliance requirements and audits; apply GAAP with working familiarity of CAS and IFRS.
- Leverage ERP tools and other process improvement initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Champion organizational mission, values, and culture through consistent communication and engagement. Uphold standards of conduct. including conflict of interest, ethical practices, liability, and fraud prevention.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least three years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
- Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
- Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/Direct Sell and allowable vs. unallowable costs
- Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite , MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer)
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.
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.
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