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, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and 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.
BAE Systems is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Principal Program Control Analyst to join our Program Finance team within the F-35 Solutions Product Line. This key role will directly support the Program Finance Manager for the F-35 Development Operational Capabilities area, acting as a trusted advisor and contributing to the success of critical development programs. The candidate will also serve as the operations program finance SME providing mentorship and guidance to the overall Development Finance team.
This position is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence in Manchester, New Hampshire.
As the Operational Capabilities lead, essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Mentor & Develop Team Members: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior analysts, fostering their growth and contributing to a high-performing team.
Drive Financial Insights: Analyze program financial performance, provide proactive risk/opportunity assessments, and deliver clear, concise reporting to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Effectively interface with a diverse program team to understand financial requirements and ensure seamless program execution.
Be a Trusted Business Partner: Build strong relationships with program stakeholders, offering expert financial analysis and support throughout the program lifecycle. This role must act as the strategic partner to the portfolio, providing leadership, expertise and guidance to the program area leadership, program managers, and the members of the finance team.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 6 years of work experience
Experience in Earned Value Management, both procedures and systems
Experience in Program / Project Finance in a defense environment is required
Experience managing programs across various contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M), including analyzing touch labor and material
Experience with Material Reporting System (MRS), Direct Material Forecast Report (DMFR), Dataview and other factory reporting
Experience with project forecasting and analysis, including program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash, and collections
Experience with Cobra, Oracle, Hyperion/Smartview, ProPricer, and iPortal
Ability to solve problems and make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular Excel
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870
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.
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.
