Project Analyst

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Project Analyst with exceptional analytic skills to join its SEESAW program management organization (PMO). The successful candidate must possess strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills, be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage numerous ongoing tasks.

This position requires extensive use of Microsoft Excel and an advanced understanding of Excel functions, formulas, what-if analysis, macros, graphs and pivot tables. In addition, this position will require communication and coordination among program team members, customers and internal functional support areas, thus strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Required software skills include advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel, proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications (such as PowerPoint, Word, etc.), and the ability to learn numerous corporate and customer specific business, financial, and database applications used for various business activities.

Duties of this position include:

• Provide tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity. The Project Analyst must have the ability to work independently but in a cross-functional team environment
• Utilizes strong communication skills to interface with PMO team and others including Project Managers, technical staff, subcontractors and customers in support of contract actions and status reporting updates
• Supports project execution by performing program resource and funding analysis and other program management support activities from contract inception through closeout
• Monitors, controls and reports on the status of programs, prepares status reports and other program finance and administrative analysis and reporting
• Creates and maintains various tracking mechanisms for contract deliverables, procurement and travel

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
• Outstanding financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced experience of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn multiple corporate and customer specific business, financial, and database applications used for various business activities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation methodology
• Knowledge and understanding of various common contract types (CPFF, FFP, LOE, T&M)
• Familiarity with procurement objectives and Subcontractor management
• Experience with Government and Contractor Acquired Property Management
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement, and recommend/ implement changes to optimize performance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173

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 Intelligence & Security
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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.