Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist

ID: 2026-73397

US-Telework-Telework US-AZ-Scottsdale US-MA-Taunton US-VA-Chantilly

Required Clearance: No clearance

Posted Date: 7/22/2026

Category: Accounting/Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and relevant work 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; CPA or CMA preferred

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

Responsibilities for this Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they're often classified. That's what you'll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you'll work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS).

At GDMS, we provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; knowledge management; and electronic warfare.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Advanced Program Finance Specialist. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's 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.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:

• Experience managing financials for large and/or complex programs, including fixed price contracts and competitive product lines
• Knowledge of ERP systems and related financial technologies
• Familiarity with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Experience with proposal support activities such as financial modeling, IRR/present value analysis, or labor projections
• Background in government accounting, TINA compliance, or GDMS-equivalent policies and procedures

What you'll experience:

• Analyzing and presenting program financial status including orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow to senior program management and customers at formal reviews
• Managing accounts receivable, cash contributions, billing preparation, and cash collection across assigned programs
• Supporting month-end close activities and earnings rate reviews in compliance with GAAP and GDMS policies
• Leading financial planning activities including overhead budgets, capital budgeting, forecasting, and strategic long-range planning
• Participating in audit preparations and inter-company transaction compliance reviews

What you bring to the table:

• Advanced financial analysis skills with the ability to assess complex data and deliver clear insights to senior leadership
• Highly proficient knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, rates, compliance, and cost proposal functions
• Strong command of ERP systems and related technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, FAR, CAS, TINA, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across various stakeholders with accuracy and timeliness

What sets you apart:

• Experience engaging directly with senior-level program management to mitigate program and contractual risk on large, complex programs
• Ability to identify and apply AI tools for continuous process improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated initiative in executing projects independently with minimal direction
• Experience presenting financial program status directly to customers at significant program reviews
• Proven ability to develop proposals including ECP, CAPEX business cases, ROMs, or Financial Management Reviews

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 nation's 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

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 $115,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /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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