Financial Analyst I

55696BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join the MQ-1C Product Line Finance team at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems located in Poway, CA. This position, under general direction, is responsible for program planning and budgeting, tracking financial and schedule performance, and developing estimates at completion to support both programmatic reporting and the company’s business forecast. This position will work within a team environment consisting of program management, engineering, manufacturing, financial and other supporting staff. This role includes coaching and mentoring responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports program managers in planning and budgeting work, tracking incurred spending, anticipated future spending, and expected profit margins

• Develops performance baselines with integrated schedules

• Supports program managers in the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs) for a variety of contract types and scope

• Conducts financial analysis, reporting and deliverable preparation for cost and schedule performance in accordance with GA-ASI’s approved Earned Value Management System and/or internal controls and procedures

• Works cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts and Accounting to support successful program execution and issue resolution

• Updates and maintains work breakdown structures and charge numbers

• Supports customer cost and schedule briefings

• Supports program risk & opportunity management

• Supports proposal preparation

• Prepares project funding status reports

• Performs cash flow and unbilled accounts receivable analysis

• Reviews and approves purchasing requests

• Interfaces with internal and external auditors

• May provide training to other financial analysts

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

55696BR

Job Category:

Finance/Accounting

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Pay Range Low:

51,650

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

No

Pay Range High:

87,290

Recruitment Posting Title:

Financial Analyst

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Demonstrates project planning and scheduling expertise and project leadership skills.

• Customer and team focused, able to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Experience preparing contractually required financial reports (CPR, IPMR, CFSR, CSDR, etc.) desired.

• Experience with Earned Value Management contracts (EVMS) and tools (ex. EVMS for Project) desired.

• SAP experience (desired).

• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

Workstyle:

Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.