Senior Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description

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 influence the internal and external community in which we work.

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.

Specific Responsibilities of the position will include:

• 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

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.