Job ID: ATP20160911-37247

With annual revenues in of nearly $4.5 billion, over 12,000 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it’s a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition.

Orbital ATK is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to provide leadership to our Missile Products team in our Plymouth, MN offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete understanding and application of Program Finance principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices.
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Is self-driven to find solutions to financial questions or issues.
• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
• Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Performs financial Contract Data Requirements Lists CDRL reporting
Interface with Customers (Commercial or Government) on all financial related issues
Interface with program management on all financial related issues
• Internal cost control on critical engineering programs
Prepare, and present monthly actual vs. plan & forecast variance analysis, program cost control metrics for all selected metrics (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash) for segment and group management review.
Coordinate quarterly Estimate-At-Completion exercise with Program cost control account managers to ensure use of approved burden/labor rates, validate Estimate-To-Complete data and ensure the accuracy of the Excel models.
Generate requested supports e.g. headcount, Labor Yield and provide support to all finance customers internal and external as needed.
• US Government Earned Value Management Systems experience preferred:
– Program planning to meet the Integrated Baseline Review;
– Complete Monthly Cost Performance Reports including Cost Account Variance Analysis Reports; establish corrective action options for the program;
• Support Surveillance Audits

Education and Strongly Preferred Experience

– BS in Business, Accounting, or Finance required
– Minimum of 6 years with 10 plus years as a financial analysis preferred
– A strong understanding and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards and Government Accounting Agency methodologies
– Strong and adaptive computer skills with Microsoft Excel applications and Deltek CostPoint enterprise database applications
– Able to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

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Orbital ATK Defense Systems Group is an industry leader in ammunition, precision and strike weapons, missile-warning solutions, and tactical rocket motors across air, sea and land-based systems. We are the largest U.S. producer of small-caliber ammunition, as well as a leading producer of medium- and large-caliber ammunition and medium-caliber gun systems. Orbital ATK Defense Systems also develops advanced capabilities for missile-defense interceptors, fuzing and warheads, weaponized special-mission aircraft, and propulsion/controls.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D