Senior Program Financial Analyst

Senior Program Financial Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Finance Analyst supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for defense programs, partnering with Program Management and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting, cost control, and contract compliance. This role owns key program financial deliverables—including budgets, Estimates at Completion (EACs), variance analysis, and monthly performance reporting—while helping drive disciplined execution and informed decision-making. The position also provides a growth pathway for developing leadership skills, including guiding and mentoring less experienced analysts, sharing best practices, and helping improve team processes in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the financial and program analysis management functions of the company
• Ensure soundness of analysis, good business judgment, compliance with policies and procedures, adequacy of results and that all costs and reasonable fees have been provided for
• Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers
• Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors and foreign customers
• Conduct difficult analytical studies, monitor trends and be able to accurately interpret the results
• Support of government compliance and audit activities
• Participate in acquisition planning strategies including: the definition of contract requirements and risks, and, market research
• Support proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation
• Program and finance: Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; budget preparation, reporting and management; cost & variance analysis; Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); estimate at completion (EAC); cash management/working capital; forecasting; contractual reporting (CDRL, EVM, cost and pricing, C/SSR); risk management; return on investment (ROI); audit preparation and management; and program review preparation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field

7+ years of progressive experience in a government-manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills

Understand the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the Strategic Guide Plan process and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment and cash flow data

Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types

In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS, GAAP, IFRS, and SOX

Contract compliance knowledge

Developing leadership skills (Ability to mentor junior staff members, etc.)

Understand contract design and structure to include: FFP; CPIF; CPFF; CPAF; BOA; IDIQ; Foreign Military Sale (FMS); and International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), and, competitive and sole source procurements

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/direct sell and allowable vs. unallowable cost

Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer)

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.