Financial Analyst II (DoD contracts)

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

The role prepares and presents complex cost estimates, pricing data, and Estimates at Completion with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and assess program performance. Responsibilities include managing government billings, developing budgets, forecasts, financial plans, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and economic studies such as rate of return, depreciation, and investment performance. The role also develops Earned Value baselines, planning and work authorization documents, generates EV reports, and supports monthly LREs and variance analysis.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Conducts quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects.
• Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned accounts, products or product lines, or business units to track the organization's progress against financial goals.
• Reports current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making.
• Analyzes cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements.
• Cost Estimating: May also be responsible for overseeing financial operations for one or more projects, including cost accounting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and accounts payable. Establishes project budgeting and cost control processes using budget tracking tools. Produces and maintains monthly financial statements, work-in-progress reports, and general ledgers | Reviews and signs off on final accounts for projects | May maintain local registrations, business, and tax licenses

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Other: Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Cost Estimating or related Finance degree.
• Discipline/Major: Finance/ Accounting
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Account reconciliation. Business valuation. Financial analysis. Financial forecasting. Trend analysis. Financial analysis software. Financial research and analytics software.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Knowledge of financial management principles, program planning, Earned Value (EV) reporting for government contracts, budgeting and practices.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.