The Financial Analyst III 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

• Develops plans including budgets and Estimate-At-Completes (EACs) to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned programs

• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations

• Monitors progress of program requirements

• Monitors cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met

• Prepares project control/financial analysis reports and distributes to customer/user organization

• Develops complex cost and pricing models; Develop proposal cost estimates, support DCAA audits (pre and post award), and assist with contract negotiations as necessary

• Conducts complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.)

• Performs non-routine analysis and prepares non-routine financial reports

• Liaison between operations and other support organizations on financial issues

• Interfaces with subcontracts, and customers and performs extensive investigations as required

• Identify and drive process improvements including reports, tools and presentation materials

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience

• Experience in costing and pricing complex development programs

• Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)

• Working knowledge of ERP, SCM, and CRM software/applications

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems and Reporting

• Must be able to effectively work with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience in project controls and/or financial planning in a government contracting environment is highly preferred

• Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred

• Knowledge of Cobra & MS Project knowledge is desirable

• Experience using Oracle EBS preferred

• Selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, utilizing good judgment

• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones 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

 

The salary range for this role is:

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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

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. As the premier autonomous systems company in the 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 youre 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. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.