Principal Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description

Purpose:
The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making 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.

This role is for a Principal Program Control Analyst within the Paragon Portfolio, supporting the Advanced Electronic Warfare Systems (AEWS) Product Line within the Electronic Combat Systems Business Area. This role will primarily support the Paragon EMD program.

This role will be performed in a hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time between working on-site at BAE Facilities (Nashua, NH) and remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either be local to the Nashua area, or willing to relocate to the area at their own expense.

Responsibilities may include:

• Contribute as trusted finance partner at program meetings and reviews

• Create, maintain, and monitor program baselines utilizing Earned Value Management or another appropriate method.

• Review and monitor program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays

• Develop and update financial forecasts and estimates at complete

• Analyze program financial performance and variances to forecasts

• Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally

• Support program management in all financial aspects of the program, such as baselining, forecasting, and reporting

• Work with the contracts department for funding, billings, and other contractual items

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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of work experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 4+ years of work experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation

• Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead cross-functional work teams

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

• Understanding of program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash and collections

• 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.