At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview
This role provides financial planning, analysis, and decision support for the Advanced Technologies division through forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and investment analysis. Working closely with the Controller, the Analyst will serve as a key analytical resource, translating data into meaningful insights, recommendations, and business context. This position also supports capital planning and investment evaluation while helping enhance financial reporting and analytics capabilities.
Opportunity & Impact
This is an opportunity to work closely with the Controller and contribute beyond traditional reporting. You'll help explain the "why" behind business performance, support capital investment decisions, and expand your impact as the role evolves alongside the needs of the business.
Location
Onsite in Lynchburg, VA for the first 6 months. Hybrid schedule available after 6 months.
Your Day-to-Day as an Analyst, FP&A:
- Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis.
- Prepare management reporting that highlights key trends, risks, and business drivers.
- Evaluate capital investments through ROI, payback, and sensitivity analyses.
- Partner with engineering, project, and operational teams to validate assumptions and understand cost drivers.
- Analyze financial performance, explain variances, and provide recommendations.
- Support cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and project-level financial assessments.
- Assist with annual budgets, strategic planning, audits, and reporting requirements.
- Improve forecasting tools, reporting processes, and analytics capabilities.
- Support ad hoc analyses and strategic initiatives.
- Implement AI-driven solutions to improve finance operations.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of finance or FP&A experience supporting operational decision-making in manufacturing, engineering, technology, government contracting, or similarly complex business environments.
- Experience developing financial models for forecasting, planning, and capital evaluation.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- 5 - 7 years of relevant finance or FP&A experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, R&D, technology, government contracting, or other complex operating environments.
- Experience with capital investment analysis and capital planning.
- Ability to identify key business drivers and explain financial and operational performance.
- Experience improving financial processes, reporting, forecasting, or analytics capabilities.
- Experience with SAP, OneStream, or Power BI.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $70,000 - $103,000
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 and $103,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
