F-35 Financial Analyst 5 - 19538 with Security Clearance - HII Mission Technologies

Requisition Number: 19583 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Senior HI This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Summary HII has a need for a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for providing the senior leadership team with timely financial and operational analysis to facilitate sound business decisions in support of the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO). The position will focus on the strategic plan, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and consolidated financial reporting. Will also conduct and document financial analysis projects, data gathering, manipulation, summarization, and analysis of financial reports, sales activity, trends, and opportunities. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) requires a disciplined, repeatable business case analysis approach to identify and evaluate the benefits and trade-offs associated with a series of affordability opportunities. The Affordability Directorate requires analysis and support services to develop executable business cases for the F-35 fleet that dramatically reduce the Cost Per Tail Per Year (CPTPY), Unit Recurring Flyaway (URF) cost, and Development related costs. These specialized services will be critical to the success of the JPO affordability Strategy for the next 5 years and beyond through the delivery of meaningful, tangible projects the program can plan investments and returns against. Essential Job Responsibilities * Own and build on current models to forecast financials and operational KPIs; Develop and implement FP&A best practices, procedures, and processes to drive forecast & planning, business insight, and analysis to support the senior leadership team.
* Prepare and maintain financial models and tools; learn and master the budget forecast model, making enhancements for accuracy, relevance, changing business, changing markets, etc.; manage the data collection and consolidation process with accounting resources and functional leadership; analyze information to validate completeness and accuracy to communicate trends and key drivers to executive leadership.
* Ensure reporting systems and source data are accurate and reconciled including supporting accounting with variance analysis.
* Understand and analyze business units monthly/quarterly financial results (vs. forecast, prior year, budget) and clearly articulate themes and performance drivers; this includes driving efforts to understand root causes of variances and making recommendations to enhance business performance.
* Gather, manage, and manipulate data from multiple sources for analysis; identify trends, extract insights, and deliver actionable presentations of findings.
* Collaborate cross-functionally as a "business partner" to drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis processes.
* Create and manage improvements to financial reporting templates, current reporting hierarchy, and general FP&A related business practices.
* Create, promote, and sustain a high-performance culture; continuously raising the performance bar for the finance organization.
Minimum Qualifications * 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; or 13+ years relevant experience with Master's in related field.
* Ability to understand and resolve complex financial problems effectively.
* Experience conducting annual cost estimates.
* Excellent presentation skills required.
* Excellent research and analysis skills.
* Working knowledge of relevant software applications, including Excel, and others;
* Experience in job cost or service industry.
* Strong analytical abilities; detail oriented.
* Strong customer service focus.
* Clearance: Active secret security clearance required.
Physical Requirements * Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.