Program Cntrl Anst Sr

Job Description

What’s it like working for a company that uses logistics to make the world a better place? Invigorating.

As a Senior Program Control Analyst, you will analyze and manage financial data to ensure contracts are within budget and on schedule. You will work closely with program managers and cross-functional teams to drive execution and optimal performance. This Senior Program Control Analyst will report under the Finance Department and serve as the business partner to the Ship Repair Program Management team.

This analyst shall support active contracts. Prepares reports that compare budgets with actual expenses. Monitors and controls costs and schedules. Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as variance analysis. Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.

Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. May recommend, design, or develop revisions to the cost reporting system. This position offers the 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

• Collaborate closely with program managers, control account manager, and cross-functional partners.
• Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to proactively support contracts in execution.
• Forecast financial metrics, develop program baselines, and manage Estimates-to-Complete (EACs).
• Manage and present analytical data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts.
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally as required.
• Carry out miscellaneous financial analysis as required and continually assess and improving financial reporting processes.

Job Title

Program Cntrl Anst Sr

Postal Code

Job Family

Program Control Analysis

Travel Percentage

10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

None

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree with 4 years work or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with and a strong understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.
• Experience as a program control analyst, program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines particularly in the management of large government acquisition contracts.
• Aptitude in project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence diverse work teams.
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Possesses program control or finance experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience with Excel macros, VBA, and queries.
• Experience in Deltek, Cost Point, SAP, or other equivalent accounting software.
• Experience with Hyperion and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Experience with Cobra, MPM, or other equivalent software a plus.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems.

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