Project Management Analyst I
About The Position
We believe your career should be meaningful and empowering. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you innovate to defend national security and improve the future, you will know what it means to have the freedom and flexibility to be your very best. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation’s biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. Whether it’s an innovative proposal or a long-running core contract, you will be a key part of an innovative, and unique problem-solving team. Our team is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Project Analyst to join our US Navy program management team. You will play a critical role in analyzing program performance, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting business decisions around large scale US Navy repair projects. Each day, you'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical skills, build knowledge of these floating marvels of engineering, interact with the teams responsible for executing the scope of work, and helping the team connect data with the "deckplates" of the ship to drive performance and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or related field
- 0-3 years of experience in project analysis, business analysis, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of project management tools and techniques, such as earned value management (EVM) and project scheduling software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and customers
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as needed
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Defense Biometric Identification Systems "DBIDS" access card.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with defense contracting and government programs
- Familiarity with business analysis techniques, such as process mapping and root cause analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
- Proficiency in leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics tools to drive business insights, optimize processes, and inform decision-making
Responsibilities
- Assist in analyzing program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing insights to support business decisions
- Execute budget changes and updates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures
- Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to communicate program performance metrics to team members and stakeholders
- Perform business analysis of program operations to identify process improvement opportunities and implement changes
- Collaborate with program team members to develop and implement solutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction objectives
- Provide analytical support to program management, including data analysis and visualization
- Develop and maintain documentation, including project schedules, budgets, and status reports
- Assist in building executive-level PowerPoint briefs and presentations, including data analysis, visualization, and narrative development
- Interact with program team members, stakeholders, and customers to communicate program performance and changes
- Actively promote a culture of diversity, safety, health, and personal well-being for the program team
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety and environmental objectives
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
