Program Planning & Controls Analyst

Cubic Corporation

7d • $103,284 - $126,237

About The Position

Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We’re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic. Job Summary: Provides complex financial and schedule control services for assigned projects. Supports Program Managers and program functional participants in the financial/schedule management of large and/or complex projects to ensure that financial and schedule goals are met. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and decision-making authority.

Requirements

• Four year college degree, or equivalent, in business administration or accounting plus a minimum of four years related experience. Four years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a business degree.
• Must be eligible for a DOD Security Clearance
• Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with all levels of employees including upper management.
• Must be competent with personal computer and be familiar with spreadsheet software (e.g., Lotus 1-2-3, EXCEL) and other Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.
• Able to perform analysis.
• Adept analytical and numerical skills required.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works fairly independently to perform project planning, monitoring, and reporting activities for programs/projects as assigned
• Analyzes and interprets data from SAP
• Utilizes discretion and analysis in developing, maintaining, and facilitating project plans for projects
• Effectively interfaces and builds strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Coordinates projects in accordance with Cubic policies and procedures
• Establishes the cost accounting structure of projects.
• Assists in the budgeting and scheduling process.
• Participates with scheduling professionals in the creation of project schedules and reviews.
• Provides earned value management
• Monitors costs to ensure accurate accounting.
• Facilitates cost corrections and/or prepares account correction documents.
• Provides analyses and compiles expected cost data to form Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) forecasts.
• Inputs budget and EAC data into SAP.
• Forecasts expenditures, sales, earnings, and cash flow.
• Monitors and analyzes Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure both activities are timely and correct.
• Prepares various internal and external (customer) financial analyses and reports.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Supports proposal development activities.
• Distributes various cost and schedule reports to assigned project participants.
• Creates annual budget for product line.
• Maintains and updates financial forecast for product line on a weekly and monthly basis.
• May perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program.
• All regular, full-time and part-time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment.
• Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation.
• Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement.
• Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly.
• Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level