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.

This is a dynamic, high visibility position in the Business Administration department of EMS to:

• complete year-end budget and quarterly re-forecasting of the $94M Discretionary budget for Bids & Proposals, IRAD and Marketing programs

• track, analyze and report on discretionary projects of varying contract type, size, and complexity

• present monthly performance and status of Discretionary programs to senior leadership

• work in a team environment with technical, financial, and management staff to track new programs in the EMS Discretionary pipeline

• interact with management and Program Managers to establish and maintain cost baselines and perform EAC’s

• assist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries

• perform related variance analysis, and work with program and project managers to ensure uniform application of procedures

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for EMS discretionary programs - monitor, analyze and report to those benchmarks.

• Track subcontractor status and material receipts and open commitments.

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

• Give visibility to anticipated year-end spend (EAC) to evaluate programs’ pace in meeting or exceeding budget benchmarks

• Track the status of procurements for the purposes of cost reporting.

• Variance analysis including supporting Program Review presentations

• Assist program managers with cost reduction efforts including early identification of forecast shortfalls and the timely execution of countermeasures developed during the EAC and variance analysis process.

• Interface with operating and support groups to collect data for preparation of reports.

• Provide task leaders and program managers with clear, timely and accurate information and make recommendations with which to make decisions.

• Act as Program Management's business partner and aid them in achieving programmatic and financial targets and goals.

• Assist in the development of reporting procedures to evaluate project status and valuation of work in progress.

• May contribute to the preparation of cost/schedule, variance and earned value reports/analysis.

• Utilize experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting.

• Develop standard and ad hoc reports

• Identify issues, exceptions, and variances and investigate to determine causes

• Develop solutions to moderately complex issues

• Act as liaison between EMS and Corporate Finance to facilitate the timely processing of memberships, sponsorships and consulting agreements.

• Approve company-wide requests for PC related hardware working with IT to insure proper utilization of inventory.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.

• Perform 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.

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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 three or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with three or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.Must have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning, tracking and forecasting procedures in a research or production environment.

• Prefer strong background in finance or accounting.

• Possess good organizational skills.An effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues and variance analyses.

• Must have the ability to work closely with multifunctional and cross business teams including partnering with the Program Office.

• Knowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), e-mail (Outlook), slide presentations (Power Point) and Teams

• Utilize MS Office Suite and other applications that may include SAP, COBRA and SharePoint.

• Must be proficient in Excel utilizing high-level functions: (V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc.) – experience with MS Power BI & Power Query are highly desirable.

• Experience with data mining and manipulating large data sets to produce easily digestible reports for high level management to make sound business decisions.

• Able to work extended hours and travel as may be required.

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

Salary: $56,820 - $96,015 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? No Clearance Level null Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.