Job Description
How does it feel to work on a dynamic team dedicated to Protecting those Who Protect Us ? Inspiring! BAE Systems is offering an exciting opportunity within the F-35 Solutions Product Line as a Principal Program Finance Analyst supporting the development of the electronic warfare system on the F-35 Lightning II.

The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making 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, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs, networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

This position interacts with various functional teams in executing scope under the contract to adequately report performance against plan to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met. The selected candidate will provide financial support to stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution. This Analyst is responsible for supporting cross-functional program teams, supporting program managers and program directors with detailed and accurate financial analysis while communicating financial status to all levels of the organization.

This role is intended to be performed in a Hybrid format, where the individual will split their time between on-site at our Manchester, NH office, and remotely. This Hybrid format consists of 3 days in the office weekly, and 2 days remote, during our 'long' weeks, and 2 days on-site, 2 days remote on our 'short' 'off-Friday' weeks (9/80 schedule). Initially, however, this role will be required to be full-time on-site due to the criticality of the program it will be supporting, and will eventually transition into a Hybrid format in the future.

Responsibilities include:

Provide analytical finance support to internal/external customers
Develop financial analysis to support data driven recommendations/decisions
Serve as finance lead at program meetings and reviews
Support program management in all financial aspects of the program, such as baselining, forecasting, reporting
Working with the contracts department for funding, billings, and other contractual items
Creating and maintaining program baselines through earned value management
Reviewing and monitoring program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays
Leading the development and update of financial forecast and estimates at complete
Leading weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally
Interfacing with customers on financial matters
Proposal support through pricing basis of estimates, compiling cost volumes, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master's degree and 4 years of work experience
Program Control / Program Finance experience within the defense industry.
Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation
Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Ability to identify and implement process improvements
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead diverse work teams
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash and collections
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

Due to a specific government contract, selected individual must be a US Person.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Previous experience in Program Control
Experience in Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
Ability to present well to teams
Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

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.