Rate Development Analyst

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Rate Development Analyst

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Accounting/Finance

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 17528941

Description: About the Role

As a member of the Rate Development team, you will be supporting the development of our annual Forward Pricing Rates Proposal, Operating Plan, and Overhead budgets. In addition, the team participates in many activities such as:

• Overhead monitoring, reporting, and forecasting
• Actual performance processing, reporting, and analysis
• Rate performance analysis by program
• Impact analysis of rate or strategic business changes
• Audit support (government, internal, and external agencies)
• Global overhead reporting
• Special projects as assigned

Hybrid or onsite

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100%

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Develop detailed forecasts of indirect cost related to allocations and division expenses
• Analyze and evaluate historical data and trends
• Process monthly actuals and produce monthly overhead reports
• Provide functional overhead support and reporting
• Create and track EXPN workorders/reporting
• Perform rate volume analysis for significant projects
• Provide internal, external and government audit support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (specifically Excel) and demonstrated skills with Oracle, Hyperion and OBIEE applications
• Basic knowledge of CAS and FAR regulations
• Analytical skills and ability to work multiple projects at once
• Self-motivated and proactive

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role

As a member of the Rate Development team, you will be supporting the development of our annual Forward Pricing Rates Proposal, Operating Plan, and Overhead budgets. In addition, the team participates in many activities such as:

• Overhead monitoring, reporting, and forecasting
• Actual performance processing, reporting, and analysis
• Rate performance analysis by program
• Impact analysis of rate or strategic business changes
• Audit support (government, internal, and external agencies)
• Global overhead reporting
• Special projects as assigned

Hybrid or onsite

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100%

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Develop detailed forecasts of indirect cost related to allocations and division expenses
• Analyze and evaluate historical data and trends
• Process monthly actuals and produce monthly overhead reports
• Provide functional overhead support and reporting
• Create and track EXPN workorders/reporting
• Perform rate volume analysis for significant projects
• Provide internal, external and government audit support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (specifically Excel) and demonstrated skills with Oracle, Hyperion and OBIEE applications
• Basic knowledge of CAS and FAR regulations
• Analytical skills and ability to work multiple projects at once
• Self-motivated and proactive

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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