Senior Project Business Analyst 3

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid military leave
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)

Pay

$69,500 - $118,200 a year

BAE Systems, one of the world’s leaders in the defense industry, is seeking a full-time Senior Project Control Analyst based in Radford, VA or Kingsport, TN. As a Project Control Analyst, you will support the Ordnance Systems Inc. (OSI) business’s Modernization portfolio, which includes a variety of construction, sustainment, and retrofit projects. Serving as a member of the Program Management Office (PMO) under oversight of the Project Control Manager, you will support the group and management in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, and complexity.

As a Senior Project Control Analyst, you will take the lead in the development, creation, maintenance, and tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB). You will monitor and reconcile all costs against project budgets, track cost and schedule performance, conduct estimate at complete (EAC) forecasts, and provide insight into variances that may arise, recommend, and implement necessary corrective actions. You will assist the PMO in data collection and analysis efforts and assist the Project Control team in their reporting duties.

A successful candidate's responsibilities include:

• Monitor cost and schedule performance against project baselines using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.
• Coordinate with finance and senior leadership in support of cost, sales, and other target goals of the Modernization group.
• Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and charging infrastructure.
• Develop and process Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) for various cost and schedule changes as required by contract modifications and change orders.
• Directly supporting the Program Management Office to support the project management lifecycle, including project setup, monitoring, reporting, and closeout duties.
• Track and monitor labor utilization rates across the modernization project portfolio.
• Generate monthly Estimates at Complete (EAC) and create monthly reports based on your analyses using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Integrated Program Manager, Power BI, and other tools.
• Developing project baseline budgets within the allotted contract funding.
• Create and distribute labor charging guidance to project team members.
• Monitor, analyze, and audit all direct charges against project budgets. Coordinate with accounts payable to initiate corrections.
• Coordinating with project managers and technical leads to develop resource forecasts and contingency plans for resource loading in the Integrated Program Manager (IPM) tool.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with primary focus in MS Excel
• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to prepare periodic performance reports on medium to large projects
• Skills in Data Analytics, Reporting, and Database Cost Collection and/or ERP Systems
• Experience in financial-focused Program/Project Control
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Self-starter, motivated thought leader with a drive toward attention to detail and continuous process improvement
• Ability to identify and analyze cost variances
• Experience in Business/Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Planning
• Experience in Program/Project Management: Scheduling, Costing, Budgeting, Estimating, Monitoring

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience in Power BI/Power Query a plus
• Graduate degree a plus
• Experience in Modernization/Construction a plus
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel a plus
• PMI Certification a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $69500 - $118200

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 Platforms & Services

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.