Program Control Analyst

Program Control Analyst

BAE Systems Norfolk Maritime Solutions (NMS) is searching for a Program Control Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team. The BAE Systems' Finance organization is a trusted business partner managing program execution and financial health, creating innovative solutions, and providing value-added insight to our internal and external customers. We are committed to employee growth and development in addition to encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers at BAE Systems.

The Program Control Analyst will report to the NMS Finance Manager, provide financial oversight of programs, and serve as a business partner to the Program Manager. This position shall implement Earned Value Management controls and conduct performance analysis to drive execution, manage risks & opportunities, and make effective business decisions. This individual shall be responsible for ensuring all Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) forecasts, program baseline planning, and internal / external program financial reporting are completed accurately and on time. The Program Control Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure successful program integration and drive continuous improvements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with program manager and cross-functional partners
• Manage program month-end financial reporting activities
• Develop program baselines, and manage Estimates-at-Complete (EACs)
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) on active contracts
• Interpret financial and Earned Value metrics, and lead Variance Analysis reviews
• Manage and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly program financial data to internal stakeholders
• Lead program invoicing and cash collection from customers
• Carry out miscellaneous program financial analysis as required and continually assess and improve program control processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree with 6 years of work or equivalent work experience
• Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines, particularly in the management of large government acquisition contracts
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application
• Aptitude in project forecasting and analysis within the US Defense/Aerospace industry
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• 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 Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience with Costpoint, SAP, or other equivalent accounting software
• Experience with Cobra, MPM, Open Plan, or other equivalent software
• Graduate business degree a plus

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707 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 teammaking 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 ship repairjust 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.