Job DescriptionAn experienced Financial Analyst Sr. is sought to join BAE Systems Platforms and Services Program Controls Team to work within its CAS Enterprise Program Controls/ Program Management system supporting on-going Program operations, including but not limited to current and future programs. BAE's current program portfolio includes several multi-year programs to include the U.S. Army's Acquisition Program of Record. These programs are based in the design and development of the AMPV program with operations in multiple CAS Sites. In addition to managing the on-going requirements of its programs, the Program Controls / Performance Measurement System is integrated with the Financial Systems to provide information required for near-term and long-term planning of the laboratory resource needs.
Under limited direction, the selected individual will be responsible for planning and implementing highly complex cost and planning program control functions and systems for various size and types of programs conditioned on requirements as defined by the US Department of Defense (DOD) and the BAE York CAS Program Directorates. Oversee the work, resources, and dollars using program controls tools drawing from advanced understanding of program management methodology, program control principles, and hands-on experience with planning and cost processing software.
Junior specialists or analysts, and interface with other Finance Analysts in the development of templates, serving as a planning and cost processing tool expert, and advising division/program managers on the trends and progress of their plans and schedules. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly trend and Earned Value (EV) performance reports (IPMR/CPR's), processing updates to the Estimate to Complete (EAC) and implementing baseline revisions.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor Degree at least 4 years of relevant experience. Work experience considered in lieu of formal education.
- Earned Value Management tools and concepts of at least 4 years of relevant experience related to baselining, and performance change management.
- Proficient in Excel understanding Pivot Tables, and V-lookups.
- Experience in EVMS Site Validations, Joint Surveillance Audits, System Surveillance Reviews
- Expertise in understanding and using Earned Value Management concepts and processes.
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.
Preferred Skills and Education-Experience in Oracle
-Ability and willingness to work additional hours beyond the normal work day when required to meet deadlines.
-Subject Matter Expert with Program Controls/ Program Management processes, as applied on developmental engineering and production programs, including but not limited to risk management, financial management, work
breakdown structures, change management, cost estimating, configuration management and system surveillance, operations, and procurement.
-Experience in Implementing EVMS Systems
-Experience leading Integrated Baseline Reviews
-Experience working in a matrixed environment and experience interfacing with high level internal and external government leadership.
-Demonstrated ability to support program managers and their control account managers with the use and maintenance of program controls systems and outputs.
-Demonstrated ability to support the development of resource loaded schedules, including but not limited to schedule statusing, reporting, variance analysis, and change control.
-Experience leading groups and teams on large programs in a fast paced environment.
-Experience in directing, training, and mentoring junior staff in program controls systems and tools.
-Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, including working in a semi-structured environment with the skill to develop and implement new processes and procedures.
-Ability to effectively communicate and work with both technical and non-technical staff.
-Experience with Cobra Data Integration Tools, or equivalent (MPM or Cost Manager).
-Experience with wInsight/APEX Reporting Tools
-Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, ANSI-748-C, EVMIG, and NDIA Intent Guides.
-Program Controls/Program Management certification(s) are desirable.
-Experience in EVMS Site Validations, Joint Surveillance Audits, System Surveillance Reviews
