Program Cost Controls Analyst (P1) HYBRID
About The Position
The Product Support SSBU within Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) has an exciting opportunity for an entry level Program Cost Controls Analyst (P1) supporting our C3S2 business area. Product Support C32S plays a critical role in delivering sustainment and production solutions in support of the prime Global team. In this role, you will join a collaborative program finance team supporting high-visibility defense programs, with opportunities to develop foundational skills in financial analysis and program controls. This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote) with the preferred candidate located within a commutable distance to McKinney, TX. Other acceptable locations are Andover, MA, Forest, MS or Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is not being provided.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline & less than 2 years of professional experience in a finance or accounting function
- Experience with financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting and/or process improvement
- Experience with in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and/or data visualization)
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements
Nice To Haves
- Strong Organizational skills; Able to meet critical deadlines
- Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast paced environment while multi-tasking on several different program issues concurrently
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form
- Knowledge of SAP software, SAP Business Warehouse or equivalent systems
Responsibilities
- Support development and maintenance of weekly and monthly sales forecasts, ensuring alignment with program financial objectives
- Assist in Annual Operating Plan (AOP) creation and updates, including data consolidation, analysis, and reporting
- Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance analysis, identifying key cost, schedule, and performance drivers
- Contribute to annual Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and updates, ensuring forecasts reflect current program status and risks
- Analyze program financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to program leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain) to support accurate financial tracking and execution
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting in support of program reviews, leadership requests, and strategic decisions
- Support continuous improvement efforts by helping enhance forecasting processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
