About this role
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience is required. An additional year of directly related experience is preferred.Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. 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.As a Program Finance Specialist, you’ll prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and special projects as assigned. Utilizing your arsenal of skills and talents, you’ll review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly. We’ll rely on you to analyze financial performance for assigned program(s) to identify and report on risk and funding issues. We’ll also rely on you to manage program financials for contracts of low complexity (predominately cost plus contracts and/or standard products), engaging directly with program management to understand financial performance and mitigate program and contractual risks.
What you’ll experience:
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business equivalent; an additional year of directly related experience is preferred
- Ability to analyze data and reconcile financial accounts
- Knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
- Outstanding time-management in order to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders
What sets you apart:
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Workplace options:
- This position is on-site in either Chantilly, VA or Dedham, MA...there may be options for hybrid/flex scheduling moving forward.
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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range
USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.Company Overview
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
Other facts
About General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
What you'll do
- As a Program Finance Specialist, you will prepare ad-hoc analyses to support contract and program analysts and manage program financials for contracts of low complexity. You will analyze financial performance to identify and report on risk and funding issues.
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