Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Analyst with exceptional analytic skills to join its SEESAW program management organization (PMO). The successful candidate must possess strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills, be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage numerous ongoing tasks.

This position requires extensive use of Microsoft Excel and an advanced understanding of Excel functions, formulas, what-if analysis, macros, graphs and pivot tables. In addition, this position will require communication and coordination among program team members, customers and internal functional support areas, thus strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Required software skills include advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel, proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications (such as PowerPoint, Word, etc.), and the ability to learn numerous corporate and customer specific business, financial, and database applications used for various business activities.

Duties of this position include:

• Provide tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity. The Project Analyst must have the ability to work independently but in a cross-functional team environment
• Utilizes strong communication skills to interface with PMO team and others including Project Managers, technical staff, subcontractors and customers in support of contract actions and status reporting updates
• Supports project execution by performing program resource and funding analysis and other program management support activities from contract inception through closeout
• Monitors, controls and reports on the status of programs, prepares status reports and other program finance and administrative analysis and reporting
• Creates and maintains various tracking mechanisms for contract deliverables, procurement and travel

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
• Outstanding financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced experience of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn multiple corporate and customer specific business, financial, and database applications used for various business activities

Preferred Skills and Education

• Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation methodology
• Knowledge and understanding of various common contract types (CPFF, FFP, LOE, T&M)
• Familiarity with procurement objectives and Subcontractor management
• Experience with Government and Contractor Acquired Property Management
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement, and recommend/ implement changes to optimize performance

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).