Senior Advanced Financial Specialist

Senior Advanced Financial Specialist

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If youre looking for a challenge, youve just found it. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. The highly proficient and extremely experienced Sr Advanced Financial Specialist will manage the development and financial planning function for all annual plans including the Business Plan, department budgets, the Capital Plan, and the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal, along with assisting the Controller to monitor Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet account activity for profitability and cash flow analysis. Youll operate in a gatekeeper capacity to ensure program finance analysts and controllers comply with company policy and procedure, audit requirement, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc. compliance issues. Additionally, this individual will provide consultative, tactical advice to management, based on analysis, to improve outcomes and mitigate losses.

Lead the development, consolidation, and roll-up of department and cost-pool budgets, capital budgets, strategic business plans, new business funds, and rate-control activities. Perform month-end close activities and analyze program, department, and cost-pool financial data for budgets, forecasts, pricing, planning, invoicing, and control. Monitor actual program costs against budgeted costs; investigate variances; and support profitability, cash-flow, and balance-sheet analysis. Support proposal development, customer negotiations, and fact-finding activities, including pricing-system analysis and rate-application methodologies. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Advanced knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, rates and compliance, cost proposals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and travel functions. Experience developing Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and supporting government proposal pricing activities. Knowledge of corporate financial statement consolidation, supplemental schedules, and financial reporting. Experience conducting investment and business-opportunity analyses, including assessments of financial regulations and government requirements. Experience analyzing complex financial data to evaluate current and future financial performance.

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off, if desired, through a 9/80 schedule. Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.

This position is on-site in Manassas VA with the option to flex moving forward. You will be required to be in the office 3 days per week. Combined Salary Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans