Senior Principal Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)
About the role
BAE Systems is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Principal Program Control Analyst to join the Program Finance team within the F-35 Solutions Product Line. This key role will directly support the Program Finance Manager for the F-35 Development Operational Capabilities area, acting as a trusted advisor and contributing to the success of critical development programs. The candidate will also serve as the operations program finance SME, providing mentorship and guidance to the overall Development Finance team. This position is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Responsibilities
- Mentor & Develop Team Members: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior analysts, fostering their growth and contributing to a high-performing team.
- Drive Financial Insights: Analyze program financial performance, provide proactive risk/opportunity assessments, and deliver clear, concise reporting to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Effectively interface with a diverse program team to understand financial requirements and ensure seamless program execution.
- Be a Trusted Business Partner: Build strong relationships with program stakeholders, offering expert financial analysis and support throughout the program lifecycle. Act as the strategic partner to the portfolio, providing leadership, expertise, and guidance to program area leadership, program managers, and finance team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 6 years of work experience.
- Experience in Earned Value Management, both procedures and systems.
- Experience in Program / Project Finance in a defense environment.
- Experience managing programs across various contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M), including analyzing touch labor and material.
- Experience with Material Reporting System (MRS), Direct Material Forecast Report (DMFR), Dataview, and other factory reporting.
- Experience with project forecasting and analysis, including program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash, and collections.
- Proficiency with Cobra, Oracle, Hyperion/Smartview, ProPricer, and iPortal.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and in-depth analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $118,747 - $201,870. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program and legal plan.
- Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program offering monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics, with products and capabilities found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. The team consists of more than 14,000 highly talented employees who push the limits of what is possible to give customers an edge and create opportunities to change the world.