Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

About the role

This requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Mission Systems Sector Business Management organization. The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following three sector divisions:

• Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division
• Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division
• Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIS) Division

Responsibilities

Interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis. Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system, including performing Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as WBS development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment, and visibility reports. Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Maintain accurate records of expenditures, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding to the government. Support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management. Support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity. Prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, etc.). Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
• Current, active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Qualifications

• Preferred: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field
• Preferred: Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Pay

MSBSMG Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

Schedule

The position offers the 9/80 work schedule.