General Atomics · 1 hour ago
Program Finance Analyst
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Project Control Analyst to support their Electromagnetic Systems group, focusing on program budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to ensure successful program execution.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as Program Management's business partner and aid them in achieving programmatic and financial targets and goals
Oversee program budgeting, forecasting (development of Program Estimate at Completes (EAC)), and variance analysis including supporting program reviews and helping program managers with cost reduction efforts including early identification of forecast shortfalls and the timely execution of countermeasures developed during the EAC and variance analysis process
Assist Program Managers with identifying, managing, and mitigating cost and schedule risks ensuring quality products and on-time deliveries
Provide program planning support, including scheduling, performance monitoring, status reporting, data validation, and resource planning
Assist management in program setup and control; establish and maintain cost/schedule baseline and enforce strict change control
Assist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries
Provide task leaders and program managers with clear, timely and accurate information and make recommendations with which to make decisions
Work with Project Managers, Control Account Management team (CAMs) and senior technical personnel to ensure basic principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) are being applied and managed on programs
Track subcontractor status and material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability
May assist in development of new business proposals
Monitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization and charge accounts
Utilizes experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting
Develop standard and ad hoc reports; identify issues, exceptions, and variances; develop solutions to moderately complex issues; follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Top Secret DoD Security Clearance required; SCI Eligibility preferred
Utilize MS Office Suite and other applications that include SAP, COBRA, winsight, Project Server and SharePoint
Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques as a part of financial management required
Must be proficient in Excel: V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc
Must have the ability to work closely with multifunctional and cross business teams including partnering with the Program Office to meet program requirements
Must have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment
Possess good organizational skills
An effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues
Must be Customer Focused and possess:
The ability to use independent judgment in developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Good verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences
Good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers with ethics and integrity
The ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment with an innovative mindset
Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance
Preferred
SCI Eligibility preferred
Experience with Cost Plus Development, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Full Rate Production type Programs preferred
Experience with Grouping Pegging and Distribution (GPD) preferred
Prefer strong background in finance or accounting
Experience working on Program with heavy material procurements – cradle to grave preferred
Experience with DoD (DCAA/DCMA) compliance helpful
Knowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
VP, Magnetic Fusion Energy Division
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