Principal Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description
The BAE Systems Finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers. BAE Systems is committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to opportunities to enhance their career.

The Space Systems (S2) Product Line, within the C4ISR Business Area, is seeking a highly motivated
Principal Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team. The S2 portfolio consists of 100 active contracts of multiple program types. The successful candidate will be a full business partner with a portfolio of Space Systems programs. Contracts supported may range in size from less than $2M to over $150M, have varying levels of complexity and may be either production or development.

This role will be primarily on-site in our Manassas, VA facility.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of the financial execution of multiple programs
• Supporting weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally and ensuring on time and accurate financial reporting
• Financial Planning, in Hyperion for Quarterly and Integrated Business Plan (IBP) updates
• Developing program plans and performance measurement reports, which satisfy company and customer requirements for program status and cost collection
• Supporting the financial aspects of Internal Baseline Reviews and Monthly/Quarterly Program Management Meetings
• Utilizing EVMS tools to monitor program cost and schedule performance
• Developing time phased expenditure plans, monitoring program spending against the plan and current forecasts
• Preparing variance analysis and identify potential corrective actions
• Identifying program risks and opportunities and working with Program Team to develop mitigation plans to minimize risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Collaborating with the Program Manager and Program Leadership Team to provide sound business council and guidance
• Analyzing program status and prepare data to provide up-to-date Estimates To Complete (ETC) and Estimates At Completion (EAC)
• Analyzing historical program performance data to develop cost and schedule estimates in response to requests for proposal submissions
• Collaborating with Accounting, Pricing, Government Compliance, Earned Value Management Team, Financial Planning and Functional Teams
• Interfacing with internal and external customers
• Supporting audits and tax reporting
• Preparing Royalty payment requests
• Assisting with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills:

• Recent experience in the Defense Industry
• Recent Program Controls experience working with various contract types
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Effective communications skills
• Ability to communicate and present financial data to various functions and varying levels of Management
• Able to develop presentation material
• Experience with Financial Planning and Forecasting

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in Cobra
• Proficient in Oracle ERP
• Proficient in Hyperion
• General Ledger Accounting Experience
• Proposal/Pricing experience
• Skilled in implementing effective processes and controls
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Salary : $99,410 - $168,997