Principal Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description
The BAE Systems Finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

A challenging opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join the Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) Product Line within the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) Sector. This candidate would serve as the finance lead for a large externally reported development program (Scepter EMD) and lasers portfolio lead within the Optics and Countermeasures (OCM) program area.

This individual will be responsible for the financial execution and analysis including planning and baseline integrity, internal and external reporting, Earned Value Management, Life Cycle Management compliance and financial salient forecasting. The candidate will be expected to provide financial support, expertise, and guidance to program managers, control account managers, and junior members of the finance team.

The candidate would be a self-starting individual who acts as a full-business partner. The individual will work cross-functionally to provide value-added data analysis and recommendations to support program team decisions. This opportunity offers the employee line of sight into the broader lasers portfolio and an opportunity to work closely with the program area leadership.

This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, therefore a hybrid work format with time split between working onsite and remotely is preferable. This position requires strong business acumen, interpersonal and leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements

• Support the development, review and presentation of financial forecasts, including the Operating Plan, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and the long-term Integrated Business Plan (IBP)

• Through pricing basis of estimates, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA); participating in fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations

• Reporting & presenting financials to management and customer

• Serving as a full business partner to the program teams

• Working with the contracts function for funding, billings, and other contractual items

• Creating and influencing program baselines through earned value management

• Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities

• Developing financial forecasts and analyzing estimates at completion

• Significant program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews

• Ensure compliance to internal controls while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2+ years of work experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer and Cobra

• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment

• Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines

• Experience with proposals

• Understanding and knowledge industry practices and standards as well as company policies

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.