Senior FP&A Analyst, Manufacturing & Strategic Expansion

The posting, as Pdwcareers wrote it

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions.

You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale. Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S.-based manufacturing. We operate by a clear set of values: Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together. This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

Now, we are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to help develop and provide ongoing ownership of PDW's integrated manufacturing model as the company scales its existing operations and evaluates expansion into five to seven additional product and mission verticals. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, this individual will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product and Program leaders, Go-to-Market, Accounting, and People Operations to translate demand and launch plans into revenue, production, capacity, COGS, gross margin, investment, working-capital, and cash requirements.

This is a forward-looking FP&A, modeling, and business partnership role rather than a technical accounting or controllership position. The successful candidate will be comfortable building detailed operational models, establishing repeatable frameworks for new verticals, reconciling model outputs to actual results, and converting complex manufacturing tradeoffs into executive-ready recommendations in a rapidly scaling hardware environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own and continuously improve an integrated, driver-based manufacturing model for PDW's existing operations and expansion into 5 to 7 additional product verticals.
• Translate demand forecasts, program schedules, and launch plans into production-volume, ramp-rate, throughput, capacity, and resource scenarios by product and vertical.
• Build revenue forecasts by product, program, customer, and vertical using unit volume, price, mix, backlog, delivery schedule, and launch-ramp assumptions, with revenue timing aligned to applicable contract terms and accounting policies.
• Model product and vertical-level COGS and unit economics, including material and bill-of-material costs, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, yield, scrap, rework, freight, warranty, and outsourced production assumptions.
• Develop gross-margin forecasts and bridges that isolate the effects of volume, price

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to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones. Must be physically capable of walking between office and production areas and attending off-site meetings as needed.

Work Environment
This position typically operates in standard office and manufacturing environments and may require occasional travel to PDW, supplier, or other business locations. Visits to production areas may involve exposure to noise, outdoor weather, or non-climate-controlled environments and may require personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a fast-paced role requiring cross-departmental collaboration as well as independent ownership. Standard work hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime as operational needs require.

Benefits
PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• On-site gy m at Huntsville, AL & Denver, CO locations.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

EEO Statement
PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position will have an annual salary and benefits. The salary range provided is a guideline rather than a fixed limit. Individual pay is determined by factors including geography, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.