Sr. Program Analyst (2006-063)

The role of Senior Program Analyst encompasses full life cycle financial assessment and reporting of certain program’s financial performance. This position takes the lead financial role in analyzing and reporting as well as providing support for the bid process and all government related audits. Specifically:
Performs monthly account and program analysis identifying trends and proactively working with Program Managers and the Director of Program Finance to identify negative program financial trends.Lead through coordination activities and perform monthly financial closing activities as required; works closely with Program Managers on monthly EAC and ETC calculations. Leads through ownership of the preparation of program accounting analysis and reports. Addresses day to day accounting issues in area of concentration. Partner closely with Program Managers analyzing and communicating project cost, schedule and technical risk. Play an active participatory role in financial planning activities including the collection of data needed for the development of the annual operating plan. Identifies inefficient processes and procedures within functional area; develops improvement ideas and implements with the approval/guidance as required. Responsible for progress billing, forecasting and inventory on assigned programs. Interacts with government agencies related to bids and contracts: Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as needed. Analyze and, where appropriate, challenges cost estimates by discussions with others and/or self-assisted research. Prepare and track program performance to operating plan and initiate recovery actions when necessary and follow up on long-term planning. Perform rate calculations for future contracts; translate budgets/forecasts into bid rates and cost. Provide guidance and assistance as needed to other team members sharing areas of expertise and helping others to develop accordingly.
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated emerging leadership capabilities to facilitate the successful workings of program teams; ability to work as a team member and/or team lead as the situation may require. Proactive change agent with demonstrated experience in identifying process inefficiencies and working with others to provide and assist in implementing innovative solutions. Effective multi-tasker, able to demonstrate ability to handle changing work assignments, schedules and priorities. Excellent communication skills (oral and written); ability to drive communications, meetings and other exchanges toward financial and quality results, includes exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others in a collaborative environment. Accepts ownership of assigned financial areas and meets deadlines on all assigned projects. Demonstrated expert proficiency with analytical assessment. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Program Management and Cost Accounting practices related to FFP, CPFF and FPIF type contracts. Ability to read and interpret contract terms and conditions. Exposure to Earned Value Management Systems. Exposure to CAS and FAR. 7 – 10 years experience with a minimum of two years in senior financial reporting or program finance role. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, MBA and/or CPA preferred. Aerospace and Defense Industry experience a strong plus. Oracle business system experience required. US Citizenship required.