Program Control Analyst

X-Bow Systems•,

3d•Remote

About The Position

X-Bow Systems seeks an experienced Program Control Analyst to monitor, analyze, and report on projects’ financial and schedule performance, ensuring projects remain on budget, on schedule, and within scope. The role collaborates with project management and other departments to plan, track, and report costs and revenues; supports the use of Earned Value Management practices where applicable; and helps ensure compliance with related contractual requirements. The ideal candidate can work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The position supports funding management, earned value and cost/schedule control, baseline development and tracking, variance and risk analysis, program execution, performance reporting, audits, and coordination among program teams, finance, Integrated Product Teams, and subcontract administrators. The role is remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in project controls, finance, or scheduling.
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to perform work with minimal supervision, assist in establishing objectives, and plan and schedule financial activities to accomplish objectives.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cost Point.
Familiarity with Cost Point’s projects module.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience in the aerospace/defense sector.
Familiarity with a Government Contracting organization.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate expenditure records, prepare expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding to ensure adequate funding availability.
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) and/or Cost/Schedule Control tasks; manage to work authorizations; develop, maintain, and track performance measurement baselines, including work packages and planning packages.
Perform cost and schedule variance analysis and root-cause analysis, and prepare Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
Coordinate with departments such as Supply Chain and Engineering, and with program teams, to help ensure technical objectives are met within budget.
Deliver performance metrics, revenue, cost, and schedule variances, and corrective actions to program and finance leadership.
Prepare data for Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Program Management Reviews (PMR), and customer briefings.
Develop, analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor program health.
Support the Project Manager by identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities within the assigned account.
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, including fact-finding and negotiation support; ensure compliance with EVMS regulations.
Act as the focal point for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), finance, and subcontract administrators to coordinate product delivery as it relates to program controls.
Support development and/or maintenance of the work breakdown structure (WBS) for schedule preparation and cost analysis.
Track the baseline and update financial performance.
Work with minimal supervision, assist in establishing objectives, and plan and schedule financial activities to accomplish objectives.