Manager Program Finance

Electro Optical Infrared Systems Proposal And Pricing Team Member

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS 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 Responsibilities

Support proposal preparations including : bid / no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation

Understand source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest

Provide leadership for the Financial & 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

Obtain agreement on previously determined goals and objectives through negotiation, persuasion and advocacy

Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with, and serve as point of contact with, government, commercial, foreign and domestic customers

Support negotiations with the government, industry prime contractors and foreign customers

Oversee global linearity of manufacturing activities and forecasting, track cost-down initiatives across assigned programs and Line of Business

Understand standards of conduct to include : conflicts of interests; improper practices; liability and fraud

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

Participate in acquisition planning strategies including : the definition of contract requirements and risks, and, market research

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

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP / Oracle implementation

Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC

General business operations knowledge to include : management principles; business development; HR; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least seven years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment

MA, MS and / or professional certification is highly desirable

In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX

Strong grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS

Strong contract compliance knowledge

Strong leadership and developmental Skills

Understand advanced financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills

Conduct internal training sessions on relevant financial topics within area of expertise

Ability to mentor and train others

Ability to guide difficult analysis on programs

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

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.