Job DescriptionThe APEX (Autonomy, Processing & Exploitation) Product Line is currently seeking a Principal 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 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), Engineering Managers, anda other cross-functional team members. The candidate will deliver 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 program baseline (Performance Measurement Baseline - PMB) development through Earned Value Management best practices.
- Monitor program budget using Earned Value Management or other reporting tools.
- Develop, analyze and present financial forecasts - including Estimates At Completion (EAC), the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and the Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
- Support weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly financial reporting requirements.
- Present financial reports and material to leadership in an informative and concise manner.
- Serve as a full business partner to the program teams.
- Develop and monitor program risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate team meetings and reviews.
- Coach/Train non-Finance stakeholders and junior teammates.
- Identify opportunities and implement improvement of current 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.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related degree/equivalent experience and six (6) years of Finance experience; or a master's degree and four (4) years of related experience.
- Experience working with Program Management, Program Controls, Program Finance, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and processes in a government contracting environment.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to support Program Managers with the use and maintenance of Program Controls systems and metrics/reporting.
- Demonstrated talent for presenting financial data and communicating financial principles to a broad audience in an organized, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.
- 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 Skills and Education- 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.
