Assoc Program Financial Analyst - Orleans, LA

Job Number

2026 Assoc Program Financial Analyst - New Orleans, LA (336598)

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands:
Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, and Lycoming. The segment offers specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas:
Air;
Land;
Sea;
Propulsion;
Weapon Systems;
Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support. All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

The Associate Financial Analyst will be primarily responsible for performing detailed financial analysis and reporting for their assigned contracts. In this role, the Analyst will interact closely with the program team and functional departments to ensure the accuracy of monthly cost projections, and sales and profit forecasts.

• Supporting assigned programs with timely analysis, financial modeling and recommendations for decision making.
• Conducting program analysis, maintain forecasts, and provide monthly Estimate at Completion (EACs)
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining Corporate Financial Reports, Program Status Reports, and Earned Value reports
• Ensure program financials are accurate and complete and are in accordance with SOX and internal corporate controls
• Use analysis to identify and investigate program issues and advise on appropriate course of action.
• Provide real time program financial status to Finance Manager as well as Ad-hoc financial analysis
• Present financial data during monthly and quarterly reviews to an audience consisting of front line and executive level management.
• Be an integral part of the program team, keeping the Program Manager up to date on the financial status of the programs and providing suggestions to help mitigate future risk

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field
• Ability to use Excel to analyze and interpret financial data
• Must enjoy working with numbers, spreadsheets
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must have a self-starter mentality
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• MS Office experience preferred
• Earned Value Management experience a plus
• Oracle experience a plus
• This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives. Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

Below are just a few examples of benefits we offer:

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, Fit Bit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
• Career Development & Training Opportunities: We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers.
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers many additional benefits…