Program Control Analyst

BAE Systems•Columbia Heights, MN

2d•$61,278 - $104,173•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Junior Program Controls Analyst (Level II) to join its organization supporting the Artillery directorate, specifically the Paladin Production program. The Artillery program's current Production portfolio includes ongoing contractual work as well as a recently awarded follow on contract which were recently baselined or are currently in initial baseline proceedings. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with 2+ years of Program Controls / Program Finance / Program Management experience OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
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 program managers and their control account managers with the use and maintenance of program controls systems and metrics/reporting
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
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

Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment or other similar large Federal Agency (DOE, NASA, etc.), 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 and Business Reporting Rhythms
Experience with EVMS Site Validations, Joint Surveillance Audits, Internal Surveillance Reviews, System Surveillance Reviews, etc.
Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)

Responsibilities

Administer the contractual and internal requirements to execute Performance and Cost Reporting and support Control Account Manager (CAM) areas assigned.
Execute data flows between the Program Controls function using the Performance Measurement System within the Earned Value Management Business System, integrate data from 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.
Provide tactical and strategic Program 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.
Work well in a team based environment within the Program Control Finance team and related groups, such as Contracts, Program Management, Scheduling, etc. to integrate internal/external data for Performance and Cost Reporting using the Earned Value Management Business System.