Principal Financial Analyst – Operations, Supply Chain

Support the Naval Shipboard Mission Area, specifically the SM3/ESSM portfolio
Execute all aspects of production finance processes, including EACs and EVMS
Construct and execute change management protocols
Perform critical analysis, bandwidth management, guidance, and insights for executing organizations
Ensure accuracy and integrity of operations analysis
Conduct side-by-side analysis with working teams to grow analytical capability and establish functional ownership accountability
Build business relationships and trust with stakeholders
Understand program-area drivers and identify organizational trends or drifts
Consolidate information and identify critical metrics
Recommend and execute solutions to organizational challenges
Provide business insight and guidance to Mission Areas and Business Unit Leadership
Prioritize and allocate resources in a dynamic, geographically dispersed, deadline-driven environment
Communicate timing-critical information across multifunctional stakeholder environments

• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse, or similar systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership
• Understanding of material EACs cradle-to-grave, Gate 3 through Gate 11
• Ability to absorb performance indicators and create consolidated executive presentations
• Knowledge of varying lifecycle program controls
• Strong experience with Excel and other business analytical tools
• Experience with financial evaluations of program performance
• Strong understanding of company command media, disclosures, and GAAP
• Understanding of operations/material systems and processes
• Willingness and ability to execute analysis side-by-side with team members
• Ability to convey business acumen to stakeholders without financial backgrounds or expertise
• Comfort taking on dynamic environments and new challenges
• Clear, succinct, and polished written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in PRISM and Business Warehouse
• U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract

Demonstrates expertise in production finance processes, including EACs and EVMS, while effectively communicating critical insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to enhance organizational performance and accountability.

• Production Finance Processes
• EACs and EVMS
• SAP and Business Warehouse
• Financial Evaluations of Program Performance
• Clear Communication Skills

• EACs
• EVMS
• Financial Analysis
• Business Analytics
• Program Controls
• Performance Indicators
• Material Systems Understanding
• Excel Proficiency
• PRISM
• GAAP Knowledge

• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building
• Analytical Capability
• Adaptability
• Team Collaboration

• Naval Shipboard Mission Area
• SM3/ESSM Portfolio
• Change Management
• Operations Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Power Point
• Word
• Business Warehouse