Program Cost Controls Sr. Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Analyst, Program Cost Controls supports the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) business area within the Advanced Open Integrated Solutions (AOIS) Finance organization. The role supports Program Business Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads, Program Managers, and Finance personnel with program financial execution, cost reporting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and financial analysis. The analyst prepares internal cost reports, analyzes financial and program performance data, compiles quarterly Estimate at Completion submissions, and performs monthly cost and performance analysis for Earned Value reporting. The role also analyzes functional- and product-level variances, processes approved Baseline Change Requests, supports the Latest Revised Estimate process, and uses PRISM and Material Requirements Planning data for material cost analysis. Additional work includes responding to billing, funding, and financial data inquiries and completing ad hoc financial analysis.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, formulas, functions, and data analysis tools, to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
- Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to create and format presentations containing financial and program information.
- Experience using Microsoft Word to create, edit, and format business and financial documents.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required for assigned program responsibilities; only U.S. citizens are eligible.
- U.S. citizenship is required because access to certain financial management systems is restricted due to government contractual requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing financial reports, written summaries, and presentations for stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
- Experience presenting financial, cost, schedule, or program performance information to stakeholders.
- Experience using SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, or equivalent financial systems.
- Experience with Earned Value Management, Estimate at Completion analysis, or financial forecasting methodologies.
- Experience working with cross-functional organizations, including Contracts, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or Program Management.
- Experience applying established financial processes, procedures, and tools to analyze data and support resolution of program or business issues.
- Experience identifying data discrepancies, researching underlying causes, and documenting corrective actions.
- Experience reviewing financial reports and work products for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission or delivery.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience with program cost controls, Earned Value Management, Estimate at Completion, Latest Revised Estimates, or Baseline Change Requests.
- Experience with PRISM or Material Requirements Planning systems.
Responsibilities
- Support Program Business Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads, Program Managers, and Finance personnel with program financial execution activities.
- Support program cost reporting, Earned Value Management, and financial analysis activities.
- Prepare internal cost reports and analyze cost data, financial planning system data, and program performance metrics.
- Compile quarterly Estimate at Completion submissions for program and Finance review.
- Prepare monthly cost and performance analysis to support Earned Value reporting.
- Perform financial analysis at functional and product levels to identify and document variances to budget, baseline, and Estimate at Completion positions.
- Process approved Baseline Change Requests.
- Support the Latest Revised Estimate process using established financial tools and processes.
- Use PRISM, the Material Requirements Planning system, to analyze grouping, pegging, and distribution data and support program material cost analysis.
- Respond to billing, funding, and financial data inquiries.
- Perform financial analysis in response to ad hoc requests.
Benefits
- Parental leave, including paternal leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Achievement awards
- Educational assistance
- Child/adult backup care
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
