Senior Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description

The 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 influence the internal and external community in which we work.
The qualified candidate will lead efforts to support their assigned programs and contribute to the objectives of the TACAIR product line. These objectives include meeting or exceeding key financial salients, providing timely and accurate forecasts, and contributing continuous improvement ideas. This individual will develop relationships as a full business partner with the program team, support the program and business strategy and provide financial data and analysis required for decision-making.

The candidate will be expected to provide financial support, expertise, and guidance to program managers, control account managers, and other cross-functional team members. The candidate will prepare timely and accurate program financial information and analysis which includes baseline planning and maintaining program baseline integrity, internal financial reporting, Earned Value Management, UPC reporting, Life Cycle Management compliance, program estimates at completion, financial salient forecasting, and supporting internal monthly program reviews.

Responsibilities include:

• Involvement in developing and influencing program baselines through earned value management and developing a program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).

• Administer the contractual and internal requirements to support Control Account Manager (CAM) areas.

• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting requirements.

• Reporting & presenting financials to leadership in an accurate and concise manner.

• Serving as a full business partner to the program teams.

• Working with Control Account Managers (CAM) to establish and monitor program’s budget through the use of earned value management or Unit Production Cost (UPC) reporting.

• Working 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.

• Program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews.

• Analyzing program financial performance, including comparison of actual results against planned results.

• Financial support to program teams (Program Managers and Functional partners) and ensure all internal/external customer financial requirements are met.

• Implementing continuous improvement of current processes.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree / equivalent experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Excel and Power Point

• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills

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

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

• 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 in program finance on production contracts and/or other finance functional disciplines

• Experience with financial systems, including Oracle, Hyperion, and Cobra

• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment, including program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash, and collections

• Understanding and knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies, including EVMS

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.