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 Principal Financial Analyst with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to join the Program Finance team in the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line. The ACES product line has experienced significant growth in the past two years, as it is developing next-generation technology for classified and unclassified customers and increasing the number of programs transitioning to production. This is for the Finance lead in support of the Common Carriage development program as well as other Austin TX programs. The candidate for this role will be the trusted business partner to program stakeholders, providing analysis and management of financial requirements to support program execution and decision-making focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit. Come join our team where extreme collaboration, an “all voices heard” culture, and brilliant execution of the basics is our goal.
This role is intended to be performed in a hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices (in either Austin, TX, or Nashua, NH), and remotely. For the ideal candidate with directly applicable experience, a full-time remote format may be considered if that individual resides outside of commutable range of one of these two offices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree /equivalent experience plus 4+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment
• Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines
• Understanding and knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies

Responsibilities include:

• Significant program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews and offering solutions to problems
• Utilizing strong communication skills to interface with Program Management Organization(PMO) team and others, including; project managers, technical staff, subcontractors, and customers in support of PMO activities
• Creating, maintaining, and monitoring program baselines utilizing Earned Value Management
• Developing financial forecasts and deeply analyzing estimates at completion
• Working with the contracts department for funding, billings, and other contractual items
• Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally
• Proposal support through pricing basis of estimates, compiling cost volumes, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA); participating in fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations
• Has/able to obtain a Secret Clearance to support classified programs
• Provide financial support for large capital program