Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 3

Staff Program Control Analyst

DPP is seeking a Staff Program Control Analyst for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Work location: Onsite in Melbourne, Florida Duration: 12 months Work schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM Term: W2 contract Work authorization: US Citizen

Position description:

• The Staff Program Control Analyst 3 sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and 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. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• This is a great opportunity for those looking to contribute to innovative projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work, and assist with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, and cash forecasting.
• Monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Support the Control Account Managers (CAMs) in the Variance Analysis Reporting (VAR) process and prepare budgets and schedules and forecasts for contract work.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs). Set up, prepare, and follow up with all required financial reports.

Basic qualifications:

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, performance measurement baseline concepts, and financial planning and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work with an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Experience with proposal, pre-contract, and contract startup.
• Experience with monthly performance management and financial planning.
• Experience with variance analysis and risk management. Experience with financial auditing and assessment of completed projects.
• Experience with collaboration with program management, business management, scheduling, and technical teams.
• Should also be familiar with industry standards such as ANSI/EIA-748, EVMS, and other relevant guidelines.

Preferred:

• Ability to set up and maintain cost control systems.
• Experience with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Experience with preparing budgets and schedules for contract work.
• Experience with incorporating contractual changes into control systems.
• Experience with performing monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Experience with leading the Baseline Change Control process.
• Experience with preparing budgets and schedules and forecasts for contract work.
• Experience with performing and/or assisting in financial analyses.
• Experience with staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.