Program Control Analyst II (Hybrid)

BAE Systems • Merrimack, NH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The finance organization at BAE Systems serves as a trusted business partner, providing information and innovative solutions for decision-making to deliver quality products and capabilities to customers and the warfighter. The company is dedicated to employee growth and development, offering opportunities for long-term careers, special projects, mentoring, networking, and role rotations. This specific role is a hybrid position, requiring the selected candidate to reside within a reasonable daily commute of BAE Systems in Merrimack, NH, with time split between onsite and remote work, including a flexible schedule with every other Friday off. The Program Control Analyst II will lead efforts to support assigned programs and contribute to the F22 Sustainment Finance objectives, focusing on meeting financial targets, providing timely and accurate forecasts, and proposing continuous improvement ideas. This individual will engage with various levels of management, including the Product Line Director and Product Line Finance Manager, and will act as a full business partner to program teams. Key responsibilities include supporting program and business strategy, providing financial data and analysis for decision-making, and offering financial support, expertise, and guidance to program managers, control account managers, and cross-functional team members. The role involves preparing accurate program financial information and analysis, covering baseline planning, maintaining program baseline integrity, internal financial reporting, Earned Value Management, LifeCycle Management compliance, program estimates at completion, financial salient forecasting, and supporting internal monthly program reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, business administration, or related degree / equivalent experience and two (2) years of finance experience; or a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
• 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
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of all system tools including Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Cobra, ProPricer and Iportal
• Prior Program Control experience or Accounting/Financial Planning background

Responsibilities

• Involvement in developing and influencing program baselines through earned value management
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting requirements
• Reporting & presenting financials to leadership in an accurate and concise manner
• Serving as a full business partner to the program teams
• Working with Control Account Managers (CAM) to establish and monitor program’s budget through the use of earned value management
• Working with the contracts function for funding, billings, and other contractual items
• Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities
• Developing financial forecasts and analyzing estimates at completion
• Program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews.
• Analyzing program financial performance, including comparison of actual results against planned results
• Financial support to program teams (Program Managers and Functional partners) and ensure all internal/external customer financial requirements are met
• Implementing continuous improvement of current processes

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• 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: Mid Level