Program Control Analyst I

About the role

The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively influence the internal and external community in which we work.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Selected candidate must reside within a reasonable daily commute of the BAE Systems offices in Greenlawn, NY. Our flexible hybrid work environment includes every other Friday off. We work to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment that inspires teamwork, personal excellence, and growth. We collaborate with and focus on our customers. We are committed to Achieving Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in developing and influencing program baselines through earned value management and developing a program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting requirements
• Reporting & presenting financials to leadership in an accurate and concise manner
• Serving as a full business partner to the program teams
• Working with Control Account Managers (CAM) to establish and monitor program’s budget through the use of earned value management
• Working with the contracts function for funding, billings, and other contractual items
• Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities
• Developing financial forecasts and analyzing estimates at completion
• Program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews.
• Analyzing program financial performance, including comparison of actual results against planned results
• Financial support to program teams (Program Managers and Functional partners) and ensure all internal/external customer financial requirements are met
• Implementing continuous improvement of current processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, business administration, or related degree / equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi‑tasked workload in a fast‑paced environment with ability to meet time‑sensitive deadlines
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties

Qualifications

• Understanding of all system tools including Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Cobra, ProPricer and Iportal
• Prior Program Control experience or Accounting/Financial Planning background

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts