Program Control Analyst I
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking an entry level Program Controls Analyst to join its organization supporting the directorate’s Artillery Production program. The Artillery program's current Production portfolio includes ongoing contractual work as well as a recently awarded follow on contract which is being baselined; each contract is large-scale multi-year efforts in support of the U.S. Army. These programs are based in the design, development, production, support, sustainment, maintenance, modernization and upgrades to Artillery armored combat vehicles with operations in multiple US sites. Provide tactical and strategic Project Control support to guide the Program Managers, CAMs, Finance Managers, and other key stakeholders to be a broad spectrum Full Business Partner in the program lifecycle: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closeout. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with 4+ years of Program Controls / Program Finance / Program Management experience or equivalent education/experience.
- Demonstrated ability to support program managers and their control account managers with the use and maintenance of program controls systems and metrics/reporting.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, including working in a programmatically matrixed organizational environment with the skill to develop and implement new processes and procedures.
- Effectively able to communicate and work with both technical and non-technical staff.
- Willingness to work additional hours beyond the normal work day as occasionally required to meet deadlines.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite with particular efficiency using Microsoft Excel.
- Able to support travel domestically and internationally as required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Program Management, Program Controls, Program Finance, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and processes in a Government contracting environment.
- Demonstrated ability to support the development of resource loaded baselines and execution to baseline budgets including but not limited to schedule status, performance recognition, incurred cost management, cost estimate forecasting, variance analysis, and change control.
- Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment or other large Federal Agency, specifically fast paced environments with contractual or internally mandated Program Controls requirements.
- Experience in related fields of Risk Management, Financial Management, Cost Estimating, Configuration Management/Engineering, or Operations.
- Experience operating in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) environment, specifically MIL-Std 881.
- Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), ANSI-748-D, EVMIG, and NDIA Intent Guides.
- Experience in Program Control Engine and reporting software, specifically Deltek Cobra.
- Experience in Program Control Front End software, specifically PM Compass
- Experience in Cost Software Data Reporting (CSDR)
- Experience in Scheduling software, specifically Deltek OpenPlan or Microsoft Project.
- Experience in Accounting System of Record software, specifically Oracle.
- Experience with Manufacturing/Supply Chain Requirements Planning Systems (ERP/MRP).
- Program Controls/Program Management or other professional certification(s) (PMP, CAPM, EVP, CPA, etc.).
- Experience implementing Program Control Systems.
- Experience with EVMS Site Validations, Joint Surveillance Audits, Internal Surveillance Reviews, System Surveillance Reviews.
- Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews
Responsibilities
- Administer the contractual and internal requirements to support Control Account Manager (CAM) areas.
- Work within the Program Control Finance team and related groups, such as Scheduling, to integrate internal/external data for their respective CAM area(s) for reporting in the Performance Measurement System.
- Support data flows between the Program Controls function, Performance Measurement System, and other Business Systems including Accounting, Financial, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management and Acquisition System (MMAS), and other systems.
- Ensure proper reconciliation and integration of data to produce information, metrics, and reports.
- Report on the technical work planned, work accomplishment, resources deployed, and dollars spent or forecasted using Program Control tools in alignment with Program Management methodologies, Program Control principles, and hands-on experience with planning and cost processing software.
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, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
