Job Description BAE Systems Inc is currently recruiting for an experienced Program Control Analyst to join the Paladin program within our Artillery Business Area. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate program financial analysis for all work directives within the assigned program area; this includes external & internal reporting of performance and cost data, proposal support, budget planning, program performance recognition, cost management, Estimates at Complete (EAC) forecasting, Variance Analysis, and supporting a variety of internal and external meetings. You will develop relationships as a full business partner with the program teams providing full spectrum support from the Program Control function for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closeout.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor’s degree + 6 years of relevant experience; Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance, or other related field degree. Experience equivalents will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience working with Program Management, Program Controls, Program Finance, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and processes in a Government contracting environment.
- Demonstrated ability to support program managers and their control account managers with the use and maintenance of program controls systems and metrics/reporting.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner; strong interpersonal skills to coordinate diverse work teams.
- Demonstrated ability to support the development of resource loaded baselines and execution to baseline budgets including but not limited to schedule status, performance recognition, incurred cost management, cost estimate forecasting, variance analysis, and change control.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, including working in a programmatically matrixed organizational environment with the skill to develop and implement new processes and procedures.
- Willingness to work additional hours beyond the normal work day as occasionally required to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with Earned Value Management System Reporting.
- Demonstrates problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.
- 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 and procedures.
- Ability to legally operate passenger vehicles and take commercial flights.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment or other large Federal Agency, specifically fast paced environments with contractual or internally mandated Program Controls requirements.
- Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), ANSI-748-D, EVMIG, and NDIA Intent Guides.
- Experience in related fields of Risk Management, Financial Management, Cost Estimating, Configuration Management/Engineering, or Operations.
- Experience operating in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) environment, specifically MIL-Std 881.
- Experience in Program Control Engine and reporting software, specifically Deltek Cobra and wInsight.
- Experience in Scheduling software, specifically Deltek OpenPlan or Microsoft Project.
- Experience in Accounting System of Record software, specifically Oracle.
- Experience with Manufacturing/Supply Chain Requirements Planning Systems (ERP/MRP).
- Program Controls/Program Management or other professional certification(s) (PMP, CAPM, EVP, CPA, etc.).
- Experience implementing Program Control Systems or starting up new contracts.
- Experience with EVMS Site Validations, Joint Surveillance Audits, System Surveillance Reviews.
- Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $90373 - $153634
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
