Job Description
Looking to be part of an exciting, fast-paced and challenging program portfolio? The F-35 Production Finance Organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Control Manager II to serve as the finance lead and manage a team of program finance professionals. As the Program Control Manager, you will be working with diverse stakeholders, navigating complex program requirements, and driving business outcomes.
The F35 Production portfolio of programs contains a variety of executing program types with the core being well established production programs. This individual will be responsible for the financial management and analysis of multiple programs within the portfolio, supporting strategy, proposals, planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance, and financial salient forecasting and analysis. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to the product area director and functional leadership team, program managers, and the members of their finance team.
This role will be conducted in a hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate work location of their choosing. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Nashua, or be willing to relocate to the area.
In this role you will:
Lead and motivate a team of Finance professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Be a key member of the F35 Finance Leadership team, supporting Product Line financial commitments and requirements, goal setting/management, resource planning, etc.
Support reviewing and influencing program baselines through earned value management
Develop financial forecasts and reviewing/analyzing estimates at completion
Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements
Interface with customers and serving as a consultant for external communications
Demonstrate ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions and leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Seek out projects to continually improve processes
Provide proposal support through participating in strategy discussion, kick-off preparation, proposal preparation/review, fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations
Develop creative solutions to problems, driving change and promoting Business Acumen across the program team
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline plus 10+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
Prior Program Controls experience working with various contract types
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
Ability to develop and implement solutions to complex problems while complying with policies and procedures
Strong mentoring skills and ability to promote the professional development of Financial Analysts and foster a collaborative culture that promotes employee engagement, innovation and continuous improvement
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Capable of efficient and relevant decision-making
Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead cross-functional work teams
Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
Ability to communicate and present financial data to various functions and varying levels of Management
Experience with Financial forecasting and analysis
Recent experience in the Defense Industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Excel and Power Point
Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines
Experience with Oracle, Hyperion (Smartview) and ProPricer
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 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.