Pipeline Program Control Analyst, Grades 8 - 10

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

84d • $66,084 - $112,343 • Hybrid

About The Position

The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day to day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work. Project finance plans, controls, and reports program performance relating to cost and schedule according to the Earned Value Management System. This role provides financial decision support to stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution. Project finance is a well-rounded role that introduces an employee to the various facets of BAE Systems finance. This role will be performed in hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time between one of our offices within the Southern New Hampshire region, and remotely, from an alternate work place. Depending on the assigned business area, this individual could sit in any of the following BAE Systems offices in New Hampshire: Nashua, Merrimack, Hudson, or Manchester.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related business discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet time sensitive deadlines

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of professional experience (0+ years w/ Master's degree)
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, including program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash, and collections
• Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines
• Understanding and knowledge industry practices and standards as well as company policies
• Knowledgeable in EVMS both procedures and systems

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Utilizing strong communication skills to interface with a cross functional program team, including Project Managers, Contracts, Operations, Engineering, Operations, and Master Planning
• Support interactions with external customers and subcontractors as required
• Utilizing both BAE Systems and defense industry finance tools to perform predictive financial analysis in order to determine plausibility of meeting program objectives
• Creating, maintaining, and monitoring program baselines utilizing earned value management
• Assisting in program risk and opportunity management
• Developing and updating financial forecast and estimates at completion
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements, internal and external proposal support through pricing basis of estimates, compiling cost volumes, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA)
• Partnering with Pricing organization to support new business proposals as required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree