Provide actionable analysis, insights, and recommendations for compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable regulations to business management and program leadership enabling sound business decision making
Analyze financial information to ensure costs are aligned to appropriate cost pools for submission of Forward Pricing Proposals (FPRP) and annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) to various government agencies, as well as internal partners
Monitor requirements for FPRP and ICS adequacy and make process and content changes in the preparation of FPRP and ICS submissions that meet all current requirements
Manage process and documentation that support the development and audit of the rates
Establish effective, close working relationships and lines of communication with cost and functional owners to ensure timely and accurate support for FPRP and ICS submissions
Support internal, DCMA, and DCAA audits cultivating a strong relationship with the auditors
Exhibit the ability to work in a fast changing, fast growing environment on high visibility projects and programs
Apply lean concepts to streamline processes and reduce waste
Prepare five-year, forward-looking cost forecast narratives
Complete schedules for submission to the DCMA or other cognizant US Government agency to support initial and updated FPRP
Perform rate variance analysis variance analysis of forecast compared to actual cost as well as year-over-year variances
Provide subject matter expertise and analysis in support of rate negotiations with US Government representatives and business leadership
Perform moderate to complex data reconciliations between ICS schedules and source systems to ensure an accurate ICS
Interface with contacts throughout the business to proactively identify and execute memo adjustments to costs incurred as necessary, resulting in accurate ICS rates
Drive effective business planning and communication by presenting a summary of ICS rates and anticipated impacts to Cost Type contract revenue to GE Aerospace leadership

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
4+ years operating cost analytics / cost accounting experience
Significant experience in Finance, Government Accounting, and applicable regulations and guidance (CAS, FAR, DFARS, DCAA Contract Audit Manual)
Accounting certification (CPA, CMA, or similar)
Prior government audit experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
Proven excellent analytical abilities
Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certification
Exceptional MS Excel skills
Experience with GE Ledger, Spotfire, Tableau, Oracle, Financial Data Lake and data mining tools

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost accountingcost analyticsfinancial analysisdata reconciliationrate variance analysiscost forecastinglean conceptsprocess improvementgovernment accountingfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsproblem-solvingproject managementanalytical abilitiesplanningexecutionrelationship building

Certifications

CPACMAlean certificationSix Sigma certification