Job Description

• Contributing program team member at meetings and reviews (program, management).
• Supporting program management in all financial aspects of the program, such as baselining, generating estimates at completion (EACs), forecasting and reporting.
• Lead material cost analysis, reporting and EAC generation, partnering closely with Supply Chain counterparts to ensure integrated planning, accurate forecasting and aligned program execution.
• Creating and maintaining program baselines through earned value management.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for cost savings or efficiency improvements.
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements, both internally and externally.
• Proposal support through pricing basis of estimates, compiling cost volumes and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA).
• Working with the contracts department for funding, billings and other contractual items.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree / equivalent experience.
• Prior experience with Program Controls / Program Finance.
• Proficiency in iPortal, Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, Cobra and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding and forecasting of key financial salients which includes orders, funding, sales, margin (gross, net), cash, collections and product cost.
• Experience implementing Earned Value Management processes.
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Ability to operate with high degree of autonomy, exercising initiative and persistence to resolve issues and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate and understandable manner.
• General knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).