Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience or Master's degree with less experience
Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and Deltek Cobra software
Experience in cost management, finance management, or pricing & estimating
Proven ability to manage data under strict deadlines
Strong financial and cost analysis reporting skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Critical thinking and data analysis capabilities
Active DoD Secret Clearance required
Responsibilities
Manage program financials, including forecasting and profitability analysis
Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance
Generate monthly Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for customers
Set up and maintain cost control systems for contracts
Perform analyses to ensure contracts meet negotiated parameters
Collaborate with Program Manager on program baselining and EAC workbooks
Incorporate Earned Value Management methodology for financial analysis
Support PMO in Variance Analysis Reporting (VAR) process
Prepare budgets, schedules, and forecasts for contract work
Monitor trends and interpret financial results for Program Management
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs)
Develop and monitor program risks and opportunities
Prepare and manage monthly business forecasts
Identify impacts of variances on forecasts and plans
Communicate financial status and metrics to leadership and customers
Participate in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Engagement with cross-functional teams including FP&A and program management
Access to advanced financial management tools and methodologies
Potential for professional development and growth within the organization
Involvement in high-stakes projects with significant impact on program outcomes
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The position will be responsible for implementing data-driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes. The candidate will interact with the business unit, program staff, and program management to support project planning and control, variance analysis, and internal reporting requirements. In addition, the Sr Prin Program Analyst will interface with the FP&A team, program managers, accounting, contracts, and procurement organizations to address EAC booking assumptions, updated forecasts for revenue recognition, backlog, and unbilled analysis on supported programs. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across financial management, leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk/opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal-based capabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, revenue, Operating Margin (OM), Cash, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, estimate-at-complete (EAC) maintenance, program control, and ad hoc analyses and reporting.
Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance, including cost/schedule/technical integration
Generate monthly CDRLs to the customer including IPMDAR & CSDR reporting.
Setting up and maintaining cost control system; monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Partner with the Program Manager to create and influence the baselining of programs and EAC workbooks
Incorporate Earned Value Management methodology in the support of Program Financial analysis to support performance measurement and EAC/ETC analysis
Support the PMO in the Variance Analysis Reporting (VAR) process.
Working with PMO to prepare budgets and schedules and forecasts for contract work and perform and/or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Provide financial analysis, monitor trends, and be able to accurately interpret the results in support of Program Management
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
Performing monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs).
Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays
Prepare and monitor EAC workbooks for percent of completion
Preparing and managing monthly business forecasts to give rise to business unit revenue, margin, and cash forecasts
Identify and understand the impact of variances to the quarterly forecasts and annual plan
Supporting program PMR reporting synchronized with enterprise and program business rhythms and requirements.
Effectively communicating with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics, and deliverables.
Participating in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing with peers.
The ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. US Citizenship is required.
Required Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with fewer years of related professional experience
Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and EVMS software (Deltek Cobra)
Experience in cost management, finance management, or pricing & estimating.
Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines.
Experience with financial analysis and/or cost analysis reporting.
Strong PC skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data, and strong critical thinking skills
An active DoD Secret Clearance.
About Mercury Systems
Mercury Systems is a technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of open architecture, secure processing systems and subsystems for commercial, defense, and intelligence applications. The company's products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber security. Mercury Systems was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
