Program Finance Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Program Finance Analyst with Security Clearance
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Program Financial Analyst to join our Program Finance department supporting our Electromagnetic Systems group.

This position is located in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA and offers a 9/80 flex hybrid work schedule.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve as a strategic business partner to Program Management by delivering financial and performance analyses that support achievement of programmatic and financial objectives.

* Lead detailed budget, forecast, and Estimate at Complete (EAC) analyses, including variance analysis, to support program reviews, identify forecast shortfalls early, and recommend data-driven cost control and corrective actions.

* Analyze cost and schedule risks in partnership with Program Managers to support proactive mitigation strategies that ensure on-time delivery and product quality.

* Provide analytical support for program planning activities, including schedule analysis, performance measurement, status reporting, data integrity validation, and resource planning.

* Support program setup and financial controls through analysis and maintenance of cost and schedule baselines, including evaluation of impacts from proposed changes and enforcement of change control processes.

* Develop and analyze Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and supporting documentation to ensure accurate cost, schedule, and performance tracking.

* Deliver clear, timely, and accurate analytical insights and recommendations to task leaders and program managers to enable informed decision-making.

* Partner with Project Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and technical leadership to analyze and assess the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles across programs.

* Analyze subcontractor performance, material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability to support accurate forecasting and financial risk assessments.

* Monitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization and charge accounts.

* Utilizes experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting.

* Develop standard and ad hoc reports; identify issues, exceptions, and variances; develop solutions to moderately complex issues; follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.

* May assist in development of new business proposals.

* Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Qualifications
* Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

* Demonstrates understanding of the concepts, and practices involved in analyzing multiple contract types such as:
Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Incentive (FPI), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and hybrid contracts.

Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Full Rate Production type Programs preferred.

* Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts is beneficial but not required.

* Experience with Grouping Pegging and Distribution (GPD) is beneficial but not required.

* Prefer strong background in finance or accounting.

* Experience working on Program with heavy material procurements - cradle to grave preferred.

* Experience working closely with multifunctional and cross business teams including partnering with the Program Office to meet program requirements.

* Experience with DoD (DCAA/DCMA) compliance helpful.

* General knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment is helpful

* Possess good organizational skills.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel (V-look ups, Pivot tables), PowerPoint and Outlook

* Practical working knowledge of SAP and COBRA preferred.
* Travel may be required based on program or customer needs.

* Must be Customer Focused and possess:

* The ability to use independent judgment in developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

* Good verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.

* Good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers with ethics and integrity.

* The ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment with an innovative mindset.