Cost Analyst III, Program Controls

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

1d•$62,800 - $79,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Controls department at Bath Iron Works is charged with ensuring that all program efforts are executed in a manner consistent with the various contract types, terms and conditions agreed upon at the time of negotiation of each contract. The Program Controls Analyst supports BIW’s new construction contracts by maintaining EVMS compliance and ensuring accurate cost, schedule, and change integration. Provides expertise in earned value tools, delivering advanced reporting, training, and database support. Leverages supply chain and change management background to coordinate weekly change integration, resolve cost and schedule issues, support EVMS progress cycles, assist with system upgrades, and drive process improvements that strengthen data integrity and program performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products required.
Strong critical analysis skills and business acumen.
Ability to frame up issues, options and solutions for business decision-making.
Self-starter and self-learner
Demonstrated management, project coordination and leadership skills required.
Strong written, oral communications and organizational skills required.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work in, and promote a true team environment.
Successful experience in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

Enforce safety policies and procedures, with a focus on housekeeping and personal safety.
Participate in initiatives to enhance workplace safety and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Measure and monitor program performance using Earned Value Management principles, assessing impacts of program decisions on cost and schedule outcomes.
Implement & update procedures and training materials.
Configure and maintain earned value cost tools (such as Deltek Cobra and EVMS forProject), including data mappings, rate tables, thresholds, and reporting configurations.
Import schedule, resource, and status data from the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), apply actual costs, and validate EACs and other critical earned value metrics.
Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis (CV, SV, CPI, SPI), investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Produce monthly earned value contract reporting deliverables including IPMRDAR and related internal and external reports.
Support or lead Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), manage baseline and change requests, and evaluate impacts to cost, schedule, and scope.
Ensure adherence to EVMS guidelines (EIA‑748), DCMA compliance metrics, and all applicable government and industry regulations.
Work closely with Control Account Managers, Program Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to support budgeting, forecasting, change integration, and informed decision‑making.
Follow department/contractual protocol and guidelines that are communicated and thoroughly understood by all stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and best practices.
Support Program Office and all functional areas within Program.
Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.
Respond as needed to IPTs looking to streamline processes and improve safety, quality and cost-efficiency.