Principal Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description

Project finance plans, controls, and reports program performance relating to cost and schedule according to the Earned Value Management System. Project finance is a well-rounded role that introduces an employee to the various facets of BAE Systems finance. This role will specifically support the Dark Horse program, which is a part of the Small Form Factor (SFFS) Product Line in the Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Business Area. This role offers experience in a rapidly growing area of the business with dynamic programs. We are looking for motivated individuals excited by the prospect to grow their Financial Analyst acumen.

This role will be conducted in a Hybrid work format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices at the specified site, and remotely. Our preference for this role, is that the individual reside within a comfortable daily commute of our BAE Systems site in Nashua, NH.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a team leader. Coordinate team meetings and reviews in conjunction with SFFS Program Finance managers

• Develop creative solutions to problems and drive change through evaluating process improvement opportunities

• Work as a trusted business partner with multiple team members, including Program Managers, Contracts, Master Planning, Engineering, and Operations for successful team collaboration

• Create and influence program baselines through earned value management while meeting internal and external customer deadlines and requirements

• Develop and shape program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays

• Integrate financial forecasts and deeply analyze estimates at completion

• Assist in proposal support through fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations

Who you Are:

• You love working with a team and receiving input from others

• You are able to concisely explain complex subjects in person and in email

• You constantly ask questions and love learning

• You’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done

• You’re more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit

• You’re a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2 years of work experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation

• Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash and collections

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret security clearance is preferred

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, Cobra, and IRIS Risk Management Tool

• Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies

• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

• Previous experience in Program Control / Program Finance

• Though not required, opportunity to support classified programs in this role requiring additional Security clearances

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, 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.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or 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 which delivers 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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $101,398 - $172,377