Program Controls Analyst

Program Controls Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Accounting, or a related field and 3 years of relevant work experience demonstrating strong analytical, problem resolution, organizational, program management and leadership abilities.
• In lieu of a degree, equivalent experience may be accepted. Equivalent experience may include leading teams on complex development projects, applying current Defense industry standards for schedule assessments and producing analytical schedule reports for customers.
• Knowledge in cost management and scheduling concepts is preferred.
• Knowledge in schedule management from initial schedule development through program completion.
• Experience using MS Project, earned value measurement (EVM) techniques in cost and schedule performance management is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation skills, energetic, and self-starter
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and experience in working with external constituencies
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business need
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Ability to travel domestic and/or internationally – approximately 5%.

Responsibilities

• Developing and accurately maintaining integrated master/sub-project schedules, ensuring schedule logic is maintained (horizontal & vertical).
• Consolidating cost and schedule data to calculate and analyze program performance which helps identify significant variances that trip reporting thresholds.
• Developing ad hoc reporting and analysis which identify financial trends within the monthly reporting cycle to improve program execution.
• Coordinating work activities with project team members, progressing schedules, and assisting in identifying and resolving schedule conflicts.
• Conducting detailed analysis of major Program Events as well as key intermediate milestones.
• Working with the Program Manager to analyze and interpret performance data for monthly reporting and presentation to senior management.
• Working with the finance organization to ensure cost management policies are being maintained.
• Interpreting the status for potential cost and/or schedule impacts and communicate said impacts to control account/program manager and Integrated Product Team Leads.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in cost management and scheduling concepts is preferred.
• Experience using MS Project, earned value measurement (EVM) techniques in cost and schedule performance management is preferred.