PROGRAM COST AND SCHEDULE ANALYST

Aero Simulation, Inc.•Tampa, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to define and develop comprehensive project plans and schedules that address project requirements and reflect team inputs. During project execution coordinate project status information, schedule update and reporting to management and our customers. Coordinate internal functional group, subcontractor and vendor milestones. Analyze project performance to identify project risks and opportunities. Serve as an integral member of the Program Management Office, working across multiple projects and programs. The Program Cost and Schedule Analyst will interface with the Program Managers, functional management, and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.

Requirements

Experience using Deltek COBRA and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is required
Experience in a business analyst or technical position, preferably in a DoD and Government contracting environment
Experience developing detailed schedules in Microsoft Project
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required
Experience developing, managing and forecasting corporate indirect rates
Experience developing, managing and forecasting corporate cash flow
Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, or independently, as necessary, and be a self-starter who can develop comprehensive and logical plans effectively and efficiently, based upon multiple inputs
Must be detailed oriented, ensuring accuracy in work products
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately
Ability to work in a project-oriented, fast paced environment to meet deadlines
U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter, it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.
Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, as required by the position.
Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules, critical deadlines, or program milestones.
Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally to customer sites, partner locations, or project meetings in support of contract objectives.
Drug-Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.
Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks, security clearance requirements, and drug-screening results.

Responsibilities

Budget baseline development
Cost risk analysis/assessment
Preparation of cost reports
Preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis
Development and analysis of estimates to complete
Support the preparation and coordination of financial forecasting and reporting
Perform cost assessments to identify and mitigate program risks
Proactively engage with Program Management, Group Leaders and Functional Managers to measure progress and to identify resource constraints that may impact key project milestones
Communicate with Customer and Subcontractor peers on schedule related matters
Work with proposal teams to develop a project road map identifying the work to be completed, deadlines for completing key milestones and identify critical resources that will be required to execute a project successfully
Upon contract award, the CSA will act as a coordinator, assembling information from the project team into a cohesive schedule. This includes developing schedule logic, testing the logic to ensure it represents a common-sense approach for executing the program and asking the right questions to identify all external and internal dependencies
During the execution of each project, the CSA will maintain the Integrated Master Schedule and advise the program team on risks, opportunities and trends that may impact cost/schedule performance