Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

ID: 2026-70044
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 1/7/2026
Category: Accounting/Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Experience in a government contracting environment is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specilaist . This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nations core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Ensure timely and accurate charges to contracts/programs based on contractual terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding.
• Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates and preparing booking rates.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule
  baselines.
• Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues.
• Monitor and ensure ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and Earnings Rate Reviews compliance.
• Provide support for proposal activity, including modeling potential financial results and developing proposal
  estimate rationale.
• Set up cost control systems, monitor, and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost
  schedule control systems.
• Collaborate with program management to manage financial aspects, optimizing program cash flow and
  profitability.
• Perform month-end close activities for assigned programs/business.
• Analyze and present financial status of assigned programs, including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash
  flow actuals and projections to program management.
• Manage and monitor accounts receivable and cash contributions, ensuring timely preparation of billing and
  collection of cash.
• Present financial status of programs to customers at significant customer program reviews.
• Analyze financial performance to identify and report on risk and funding issues.
• Perform financial planning functions, including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, financial
  reporting, performance measurement, audit support, and ad hoc analysis.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
• Advanced analytical capabilities to quickly assess new information and provide highly complex financial analysis for senior management
• Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Cost Proposal functions
• Demonstrated effective and clear communication and presentation skills
• Highly proficient knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies - Hyperion, Essbase, Oracle, Etc.
• Demonstrated courage to confront reality, challenge opposing positions and influence others
• Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships
• Highly proficient knowledge of Truth In Negotiations Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, General Dynamics policies and procedures, government accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Revenue Recognition ASC 606
• Ability to allocate time effectively/efficiently to meet multiple deadlines for various stakeholders
• Commitment to produce accurate and timely work products
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is on-site in Manassas, VA.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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