Senior Program Finance Analyst THAAD Development (Hybrid)

Program Finance Analyst

We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protect those who protect us. Joining our Finance team means you are the backbone behind managing all the financial aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep nations safe. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you'll get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights. BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Finance (Program Control) Analyst to join the Strategic Missiles product area under the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line within the Precision Strike and Sensing Solutions (PS) business area of Electronic Systems sector. In this role, the selected individual will support the Strategic Missiles Development Finance Manager in the execution of a growing portfolio of development programs anticipated to be valued at nearly $300 million. This position allows for the blend of challenging program work with direct, individualized mentorship and support, setting the stage for personal growth and professional success. 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 on-site and remotely.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support program control activities for a rapidly growing portfolio of development programs with associated internal and external reporting requirements.
• Act as a full business partner to the Strategic Missiles development program teams.
• Contribute to the establishment of accurate program financial forecasts, including the Operating Plan, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and the long-term Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
• Provide financial data and analysis enabling timely business decision-making.
• Influence favorable program execution via robust baseline management, application of EVMS principles, developing realistic Estimate at Completions (EACs), and actively reporting risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance to internal controls while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of work experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Program Management, Program Controls, Program Finance, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and processes in a Government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support program managers and their control account managers with the use and maintenance of program controls systems and metrics/reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools with particular efficiency using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing, analyzing, and extracting insights from large datasets.
• 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 interact cross functionally.
• 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 company policies and procedures.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, and Cobra.
• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment.
• Understanding and knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723. 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 teammaking 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.