Program Cntrl Anst Prin

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

1d • 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 . Interview Timeline Expectation: As this is a longer-form interview process, given that the team is interviewing a large number of candidates for potentially several different openings, we would like to offer an outline of our interview timeline to allow applicants to set expectations and plan accordingly. Our approximate timeline , dependent on the volume of candidate response, is estimated to be as follows: 8/12 (posting date) through 9/04 : application review and phone screens by hiring team (hiring team members to contact candidates directly for initial screenings) 9/07 to 9/18 : virtual panel interviews for advancing applicants, via MS Teams 9/21 to 10/02 : job offers relayed to chosen applicants Again, this is an approximate timeline, subject to change based on certain variables, but this will be our intended schedule. 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 team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2 years of work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular Excel
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• 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
• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, including program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash, and collections
• Knowledgeable in EVMS, both procedures and systems
• Understanding and knowledge industry practices and standards as well as company policies
• Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
• Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines

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
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal