Prime Financial Manager

Job Summary

As a Prime Financial Manager (PFM) at BPMI, you will provide centralized financial governance, project-level risk management (technical and financial), and strategic financial insight to drive project execution and long-term financial resilience of prime contracts. This role oversees the financial health of assigned projects, maintains the project risk posture, evaluates funding opportunities, and collaborates with technical and project leadership to support informed financial decision-making. The PFM interfaces with NR/NRLFO, Industrial Base Management (IBM), Prime Contract Management Board (PCMB)/Contract Cost Management Board (CCMB), and equipment departments to ensure accurate, timely, and forward-looking financial management and prime contract health.

Essential Duties:

Financial Governance and Oversight

• Provide centralized financial oversight, including Materials & Services (M&S) and Labor, for assigned projects. 


• Manage the project's Emergent & Supplemental (E&S) pool including developing new Prime E&S recommendations and making financial usage recommendations to NR. 


• Evaluate anticipated financial exposure and historical project risk trends to shape financial decisions. 


• Support overall cost management and financial tracking in collaboration with project leadership. 

Risk Management

• Maintain and update the project’s risk registry on a quarterly basis.


• Review risk inputs from departments and support stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment.


• Determine when risks may be retired and when funds may be reallocated for company usage and unfunded opportunities.


• Contribute to assessments of financial risk for procurements. 

Strategic Analysis and Recommendations

• Trend and analyze historical financial and risk data for inclusion in the risk registry.


• Recommend unfunded opportunities for PCMB/CCMB consideration in collaboration with IBM.


• Provide financial insights and recommendations that influence project direction and resource utilization. 

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary interface for NR regarding financial governance and E&S usage.


• Collaborate with company stakeholders to integrate financial insights with technical and schedule information.


• Make recommendations to PCMB/CCMB on financial priorities, risk retirement, and unfunded opportunities.


• Communicate financial status, risks, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and briefings. 

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and maintain financial reporting, including quarterly risk registry updates.


• Ensure documentation meets organizational standards and supports effective financial decision-making. 

The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work life balance, and a sense of community.


• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.


• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.


• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.


• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.


• A minimum of twelve (12) years of business and financial data analysis experience required.


• Twenty (20) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.


• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial and risk data to varied stakeholders.


• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required. 

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience with risk management frameworks, financial trending, and project controls.


• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.


• Adept at financial planning and budget management, including forecasting costs, managing budgets, and controlling spending.


• Able to adapt to new circumstances and unexpected events.


• Able to resolve conflicts and negotiate effectively.


• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent quality analysis and control skills.


• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, procedures and applicable regulations.  

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy.  Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI.  For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com.