Financial Analyst II

REPORTS TO: Program Finance Manager SUPERVISES: N/A AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the maintenance, monitoring and initial analysis of assigned Projects for cost, schedule and performance Interfaces with Customers and internal departments of preparation of Project status for the Program Provide analysis and verification of Program submitted Forecast and EACs Provide GAP analysis of EACs and adjustments Responsible for collecting deliverable inputs from various departments and assists in reviewing for technical and administrative correctness prior to submitting to Customer Contract Data Requirement List (CDRLs) Participates in weekly and ad-hoc meetings with Program teams as required Identifies trends and develops support metrics for operations / others Research of all discrepancies in charging and be able to resolve timely and accurately Monitor tasking, performance to plan and funding on a regular basis Analyze data to produce accurate variance analysis reports and metrics Prepare and submit financial briefs to the Program Office as required and facilitate timely response to any questions/discrepancies Monitor contract dollar values by element of cost to support Program Office and financial impacts Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or public accounting Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills required Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills Experience with Government contracts a plus but not required Some experience working with financial models and internal rate of return calculations Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Basic understanding of contract types and values preferred Intermediate level of research and analysis skills Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Management System a plus Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment Ability to work a flexible schedule TOOLS: N/A DIRECTION EXERCISED: Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks. DISCRETION EXERCISED: Ability to work independent and make sound judgments, while exercising creativity. LIAISES WITH: Personnel across all departments, primarily Program Office, Purchasing, Contracts and Finance as well as the Customer. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, 90dB. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.