Program Analyst

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight! SUMMARY OF POSITION The Program Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, optimizing, and improving an organizations database, operations, initiatives, processes, and procedures. The Program Analyst will communicate internally and externally on a regular basis to address operational and financial issues with programs and provide standard reports in support of program objectives.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Creating and implementing data management collection techniques Analyzing data to support continual improvement, recognize risk & opportunity, and support developing program objectives Support Program Managers with system and standards to ensure all changes in programs and outcomes are well documented Performing data validation and implementing quality controls measures to ensure the continues success of programs Setting up, prepare and follow up with all required financial reports Effectively communicating with leadership regarding financial status, metrics, and deliverables to the extent assigned on a program Provide meeting facilitation & support to include scheduling and coordinating meetings and communications.  Capture meeting minutes and actions and ensuring tracking and follow-up. Support Program Manager in preparation of Project reviews, both internal and external Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management     REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be: Bachelor’s degree ins business, computer science, or a related field 2 years of experience as a Program Analyst, Management Analyst, or in a similar role Active Secret security clearance or ability to be cleared Experience in cost management, finance management, pricing and estimating Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines Experience with financial analysis and/ or reporting Advanced PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and Power Point Advanced analytical ability This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Aerospace/ defense industry experience – both regulations and technical QlikView and SAP experience     TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Some travel may be required that requires overnight stays.   WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job. Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation May access and work in the manufacturing plant While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles The employee may be exposed to vibration The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area. Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.   SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.   This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').  Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. ABOUT US Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries.  As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace.  As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000