Sr. Business Analyst, Special Materials

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 .

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As our Sr. Business Analyst – Special Materials, you will be responsible for identifying and maximizing financial opportunities through pricing strategy, cost optimization, capital efficiency and program profitability initiatives.  This role will work in collaboration with the Special Materials management team to achieve organizational objectives and ensure alignment with the company’s goals while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Jonesborough, TN

Your Day to Day as Sr. Business Analyst – Special Materials:

Identifies and maximizes financial opportunities through pricing strategy, cost optimization, capital efficiency, and program profitability initiatives.

Develops and evaluates business cases, capital investment proposals, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for special materials programs and infrastructure.

Partners with program and operations leaders to ensure accurate cost estimating, forecasting, and performance tracking for complex and regulated materials programs.

Analyzes cost drivers, material yields, labor plans and efficiency, and overhead absorption to improve margins and financial predictability.

Works with site assigned finance personnel to lead development of annual operating plans, multi-year forecasts, and long-range financial plans related to special materials operations and new ventures.

Establishes and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs).

Serves as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Drives continuous improvement in operational performance, financial processes, tools, and reporting accuracy.

Acts as a liaison between the Special Materials organization and BWXT Finance organization.

Ensures alignment with financial standards, internal controls, and regulatory or contractual financial requirements.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics

Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including FP&A, program finance, or strategic financial analysis

Demonstrated experience maximizing financial performance in complex, highly regulated, or materials-intensive environments

Strong knowledge of cost accounting, business forecasting, and investment analysis

Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive financially sound