Lead Program Performance Management Analyst

About the Role

Saab, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Lead Program Performance Management Analyst to support our rapidly growing organization. This position is eligible for full-time remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baselines within the contract parameters, the analysis of program performance (historical and predictive), the monitoring of the contract/program Estimate at Complete while reviewing results with and making recommendations to program teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the guidance and mentoring of program teams and Program Performance Management (PPM) staff in program management tools and processes.
• Integrate subcontractor and material cost and schedules data into program data.
• Perform advanced analysis in the contract/program Estimate at Complete (EAC), Management Reserve, Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely program review documents to senior leadership.
• Reconcile program data with the latest contract modifications.
• Define requirements to solve common business problems.
• Foster an environment of trust and teamwork: build collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Interface with multiple IPT leads and PMs across multiple geographic locations.
• Demonstrate EVMS compliance through audits.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with team members and customers.
• Support other programs with expertise during critical time frames.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for coordination and accuracy of timely program deliverables.
• Act as change agent, challenge the status quo.
• Lead the development of the detailed IMP and IMS to meet all contract and program objectives and supports the integration of cost and schedule data.
• Ensure advanced schedule techniques (health and quality checks, resource loading, critical path analysis, and risk analysis) are applied effectively to drive proactive decisions.
• Ensure major projects and program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated and resolves network logic conflicts.
• Create and analyze program milestone charts.
• Create and manage WBS, IMP, and IMS for proposals.
• Mentor and train employees in planning and scheduling best practices.
• Lead efforts to automate processes to solve common business problems.
• Lead the design of tests to evaluate new EVMS and/or schedule tools, analyze test results, and makes recommendations to support operational improvement.
• Lead the incorporation of new EVMS and/or schedule tools.
• Lead tool re-design to improve performance.
• Train analysts in the EVMS and schedule tools.
• Serve as a senior resource to other analysts in developing solutions that meet complex business requirements.
• Lead process changes to improve overall efficiency of program performance management function.

Required Experience

• BA/BS degree in a business, engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years' experience in a technical, business, military, professional or U.S. Government Contractor environment.

Required Skills

• MS Project, MS Office Suite, Deltek Cobra
• Integrating Scheduling Data with Manpower, EVMS, and Proposal Support Systems
• IMP/IMS Development and Maintenance on DoD programs with EVM requirements
• Critical Path Analysis and Slack Management
• Variance Analysis
• EVMS Concepts including Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Ability to Function at a Positive & High Level in a Team Environment

Desired Skills

• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Open Plan Scheduling Software

Pay

Typical Salary Range: $115,700 - $150,500 for our Syracuse, NY, New York Remote, Orlando, FL, Remote Florida, Remote Arizona locations. $138,900 - $180,600 for our Washington, DC Remote, Quincy, MA, locations. The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Schedule

This position is eligible for full-time remote.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage