Senior Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The APEX (Autonomy, Processing & Exploitation) Product Line is currently seeking a Senior Program Control Analyst who will support customer funded Research & Development programs in the FAST Labs Business Area. In this role, you will work on the proposal, baseline, execution, and closeout processes of the programs you lead. This is a unique opportunity to experience an entire program life cycle. This role involves a combination of face-to-face/collaborative effort, and independent work. Therefore, we offer a flexible hybrid work format - with time split between working onsite and remotely. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable daily commute of the BAE Systems in Merrimack, NH. Our flexible hybrid work environment provides every other Friday off. We work to cultivate an environment that inspires teamwork, personal excellence, and growth. We collaborate with and focus on our internal and external customers and are committed to Achieving Operational Excellence. The qualified candidate will lead efforts to successfully steer their portfolio of programs and contribute to the FAST Labs Finance principal objectives. These objectives include meeting or exceeding key financial salients; providing timely and accurate forecasts; and contributing continuous improvement ideas. The candidate will have exposure to various levels of management including the Product Line Director, Business Area Finance Director, and other FAST Labs Program Control and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teammates. This individual will develop relationships as a full business partner with the program teams, support the program and business strategy to provide not just financial data, but information and analysis required for decision-making. The candidate will be expected to provide financial support, expertise, and guidance to Program Managers (PM), and other cross-functional team members. The candidate will prepare timely and accurate program financial information and analysis for all programs within the assigned program area which includes baseline planning and maintaining program baseline integrity; internal financial reporting; Earned Value Management; Lifecyle Management compliance; program Estimates At Completion; financial salient forecasting; as well as supporting internal monthly program reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related degree/equivalent experience and four (4) years of Finance experience; or a master’s degree and two (2) years of related experience.
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with Program Management, Program Controls, Program Finance, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and processes in a government contracting environment.
Demonstrated ability to support Program Managers with the use and maintenance of Program Controls systems and metrics/reporting.
Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.
Demonstrated talent for presenting financial data and communicating financial principles to a broad audience in an organized, accurate, and concise manner.
Ability to work independently to meet cyclical and ad-hoc deadlines
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in enterprise tools including Hyperion Projects, Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra, Deltek ProPricer.
Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment or other large Federal Agency, with contractual or internally mandated Program Control requirements.
Prior Program Control experience, Accounting or Financial Planning background.

Responsibilities

Influence and support developing program baselines (or Performance Measurement Baseline - PMB) through Earned Value Management best practices.
Working with PM to monitor program’s budget through the use of Earned Value Management (or other) reporting tools.
Administer the contractual and internal requirements to support PM/CAM programs.
Supporting weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly financial reporting requirements.
Presenting financials reports and information to leadership in an accurate and concise manner.
Serving as a full business partner to the program teams.
Partnering with the Contracts function for funding, billings, and other contractual items.
Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities.
Developing financial forecasts and analyzing Estimates At Completion.
Coordinating team meetings and reviews.
Analyzing program financial performance, including comparison of actual results against planned results.
Identify and implement continuous improvement of current processes.