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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 and participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work. A challenging opportunity exists for a motivated individual within the Sensing Technologies Product Line within the FAST Labs business area. 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 large 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. 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 onsite at our office in Merrimack, NH and remotely from an alternative workplace . To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must reside within a comfortable daily commute of Merrimack , or possess a willingness to fully relocate to the area at their own expense. Job tasking to include: + Supporting weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements + Support the development, review and presentation of financial forecasts, including the Operating Plan, Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and the long-term Integrated Business Plan (IBP) + Reporting & presenting financials to management and customers + Serving as a full business partner to the program teams + Working with the contracts function for funding, billings and other contractual items + Creating and influencing program baselines through earned value management + Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities + Developing financial forecasts and analyzing estimates at completion + Significant program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews + Ensure compliance to internal controls while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement + Assist with proposal support as necessary through pricing basis of estimates, preparing request for bid approvals (RBA), and participating in fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations 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 with particular efficiency using Microsoft Excel + 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 judgement while complying with policies and procedures Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills + 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 of industry practices and standards as well as company policies 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. Principal Program Control Analyst (Hybrid) 123270BR EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression