Program Controls Analyst Senior Principal II
Job Description
Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 10 or more years related experience
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
10 or more years of experience in Aerospace and Defense (A&D) or similar government contracting environment
Experience with Earned Value Management
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication skills
Excellent people and team building skills
Proficiency in financial and business management practices
High level of integrity with the ability to influence leadership
Proactive mindset with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to ensure project success
Benefits
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan
Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures
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
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, this pivotal role within the Finance Leadership Team is responsible for overseeing financial processes across the Tactical Solutions and Space Systems SBUs
Provide mentorship and guidance to the SBU finance team, ensuring the delivery of necessary training and development to support project controls and estimating & pricing functions
Coordinate control activities with the responsible SBUs, including Control Self-Assessment (COSA) testing and internal/external audits, while managing the resolution of identified findings and deficiencies
Provide project controls leadership for high-impact, complex, or Tier 1 EVMS programs as designated by the SBU Finance Director
Collaborate with central compliance functions including EVMS, ESD, FP&A, Government Accounting, and Internal Controls to implement and operationalize policies, controls, and guidance within the SBUs
Coordination with SBU finance management and the finance director to ensure strategic alignment of staffing resources
Provide guidance on estimating and pricing best practices, with a focus on compliance and the formal execution of Form 93 authorizations and compliance
Coordination with SBU finance managers and ICE function to ensure assessments are done on a timely basis to support reviews
Work with ICE function to create processes to assess EACs
Coordination of Monthly PPRs/Quarterly EAC reviews
Ensure financial accuracy and compliance with CFO Certification and CSR requirements
Lead consolidation of Quarterly EAC results to support 'one-liner' reporting for the significant fee accrual meeting
Lead Quarterly EAC CFO certification process
Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company
Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
Perform other duties as necessary
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location
Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required
Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor
Job description
Job Description
BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is hiring an SBU Finance Operations & Compliance Lead to support our Space and Mission Systems (SMS). Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, this pivotal role within the Finance Leadership Team is responsible for overseeing financial processes across the Tactical Solutions and Space Systems SBUs.
The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.
What You’ll Do:
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the SBU finance team, ensuring the delivery of necessary training and development to support project controls and estimating & pricing functions.
• Coordinate control activities with the responsible SBUs, including Control Self-Assessment (COSA) testing and internal/external audits, while managing the resolution of identified findings and deficiencies.
• Provide project controls leadership for high-impact, complex, or Tier 1 EVMS programs as designated by the SBU Finance Director.
• Collaborate with central compliance functions including EVMS, ESD, FP&A, Government Accounting, and Internal Controls to implement and operationalize policies, controls, and guidance within the SBUs.
• Coordination with SBU finance management and the finance director to ensure strategic alignment of staffing resources.
• Provide guidance on estimating and pricing best practices, with a focus on compliance and the formal execution of Form 93 authorizations and compliance.
• Coordination with SBU finance managers and ICE function to ensure assessments are done on a timely basis to support reviews. Work with ICE function to create processes to assess EACs.
• Coordination of Monthly PPRs/Quarterly EAC reviews.
• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance with CFO Certification and CSR requirements.
• Lead consolidation of Quarterly EAC results to support 'one-liner' reporting for the significant fee accrual meeting.
• Lead Quarterly EAC CFO certification process.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 10 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• 10 or more years of experience in Aerospace and Defense (A&D) or similar government contracting environment.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people and team building skills.
• Proficiency in financial and business management practices.
• High level of integrity with the ability to influence leadership.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to ensure project success.
#LI-LO1Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Advance Degree.
• CPA, CMA, CFA or other equivalent financial certificate/license.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
