Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Description
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 impact the internal and external community in which we work.
BAE Systems is looking for a Program Control Analyst Sr to support customer-funded research & development programs in the FAST Labs business area, Sensing Technologies Product Line. The organization is fast paced and requires a solid relationship with the program teams and internal management. Project finance plans, controls, and reports program performance relating to cost and schedule according to the Earned Value Management System. The candidate will be responsible for the financial execution and analysis of several programs which will include planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance, and financial salient forecasting. The individual will be expected to provide financial support, expertise and guidance to program managers, program engineering managers, and more junior members of the Finance team.
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.
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree / equivalent experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
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
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Preferred Skills and Education
Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment
Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines
Understanding and knowledge industry practices and standards as well as company policies
