Contract Program Analyst

About the role

Join BAE Systems C5ISR Solutions to support the operational execution and success of a prime government contract. This position may involve supervising and mentoring Project Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Operational Support & Compliance:
  • Deliverable Tracking: Coordinate the CDRL lifecycle; track submissions to ensure they are delivered on time and align with the TDL and project requirements.
  • Government Coordination: Assist in the coordination of COR and KO approvals for material and travel requests.
  • SOW Monitoring: Help monitor program activities to ensure deliverables and requests remain within the defined scope of work and are submitted under the correct contract CDRL.
  • Risk Support: Assist the CPM in identifying potential project risks and tracking the progress of mitigation strategies.
• Financial Coordination:
  • Financial Tracking: Work with the Finance team to track program spend, labor forecasts, and monthly contract reports, providing the CPM with updated visibility into the program's financial status.
  • Report Review: Review financial reports for variances and alert the CPM to areas requiring attention.
  • Resource Assistance: Support the development of funding plans and labor forecasts to ensure operational needs are met.
• Program Execution:
  • Operational Assistance: Provide dedicated support to the CPM by managing daily operational tasks, allowing leadership to focus on high-level strategy and customer relations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate between program teams, functional partners, and the finance department to ensure requirements are synchronized.
  • Process Improvement: Support the implementation of improvements to internal tracking and reporting workflows to increase efficiency.
• Potential Supervisory Leadership & Team Management:
  • Cross-Program Supervision: Provide guidance, oversight, and daily direction to a team of Project Analysts supporting multiple contracts; review work for accuracy and ensure team-wide deadlines are met.
  • Mentorship & Development: Lead the professional growth of the analyst team, ensuring consistent application of BAE Systems' operational standards across all supported programs.
  • Workflow Optimization: Lead the implementation of improvements to internal tracking and reporting workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy across the analyst pool.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience, with a strong emphasis on supporting prime government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing deliverables and navigating the requirements of the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Ability to interact professionally with government officials (COR/KO) and translate complex program needs into clear approval requests.
• Proven ability to self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict government and corporate policies.
• Strong ability to influence diverse teams and coordinate effectively across different organizational functions.

Preferred

• Experience with Deltek CostPoint, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with government procurement processes and travel/material authorization workflows.

Location

This position is located in Chesapeake, VA. Applicants must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to Chesapeake, VA or surrounding areas.