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AeroVironment
Senior Financial Analyst
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A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
$91,810 / year median in Virginia
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1613 NW 136th Avenue, Sunrise, FL Arlington, VA Centreville, VA Melbourne, FL Germantown, MD Leesburg, VA Full time 7300
- Worker Type
- Regular
- Job Description
- Summary
- The
- Senior Financial Analyst
- is responsible for the development and maintenance of program financial plans in support of multiple products and business areas. This position will work within a team environment comprised of Program Management, Finance, Technical and other supporting staff.
- Position Responsibilities
- + Development and maintenance of program financial plans including budgets and Estimate-At-Completes (EACs) to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned programs + Compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations + Analyzing cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met + Preparation of project control/financial analysis reports for distribution to customer/user organization + Development of complex cost and pricing models + Support in the development of proposal cost estimates, support DCAA audits (pre and post-award), and assist with contract negotiations as necessary + Administration of complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.
- Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Minimum of 8
- 12 years of relevant experience + Experience in costing and pricing of complex development programs + Working knowledge of ERP, SCM, and CRM software/applications + Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required) + Must be able to effectively work with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results + Cradle to Grave
- Financial Management experience managing a program from proposal through delivery and payment + Experience in Aerospace and Defense environments
- Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- + Advanced degree is preferred + Knowledge of Cobra & MS Project knowledge is desirable + Experience using Oracle EBS preferred + Experience in utilizing Earned Value Management Metrics and Reporting preferred + Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred + Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results + Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills + Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company •Physical Demands•+ Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) •Clearance Level•No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $101,000•$154,000 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
- _This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR").
- Benefits
- : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
About AV:
- AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
- We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible.
U.S., AV
delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next.- If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.
- _We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
- ITAR
- U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
About AV:
- AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
- We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible.
U.S., AV
delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next.- If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.
- Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)