Program Planning & Controls Analyst

Job Summary

Provides complex financial and schedule control services for assigned projects. Supports Program Managers and program functional participants in the financial/schedule management of large and/or complex projects to ensure that financial and schedule goals are met.

This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and decision-making authority.

• Works fairly independently to perform project planning, monitoring, and reporting activities for programs/projects as assigned
• Analyzes and interprets data from SAP
• Utilizes discretion and analysis in developing, maintaining, and facilitating project plans for projects
• Effectively interfaces and builds strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Coordinates projects in accordance with Cubic policies and procedures
• Establishes the cost accounting structure of projects.
• Assists in the budgeting and scheduling process.
• Participates with scheduling professionals in the creation of project schedules and reviews.
• Provides earned value management
• Monitors costs to ensure accurate accounting.
• Facilitates cost corrections and/or prepares account correction documents.
• Provides analyses and compiles expected cost data to form Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) forecasts.
• Inputs budget and EAC data into SAP.
• Forecasts expenditures, sales, earnings, and cash flow.
• Monitors and analyzes Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure both activities are timely and correct.
• Prepares various internal and external (customer) financial analyses and reports.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Supports proposal development activities.
• Distributes various cost and schedule reports to assigned project participants.
• Creates annual budget for product line.
• Maintains and updates financial forecast for product line on a weekly and monthly basis.
• May perform other duties as required

• Four year college degree, or equivalent, in business administration or accounting plus a minimum of four years related experience. Four years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a business degree.
• Must be eligible for a DOD Security Clearance
• Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with all levels of employees including upper management.
• Must be competent with personal computer and be familiar with spreadsheet software (e.g., Lotus 1-2-3, EXCEL) and other Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.
• Able to perform analysis.
• Adept analytical and numerical skills required.
• SAP experience is preferred.

Cubic Pay Range: $ - $* + benefits.

* Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type: Employee