**Job Description** How does it feel to work on a dynamic team dedicated to Protecting those Who Protect Us ? Inspiring! BAE Systems is offering an exciting opportunity within the F-35 Solutions Product Line as a Principal Program Finance Analyst supporting the development of the electronic warfare system on the F-35 Lightning II. The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making 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, 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. This position interacts with various functional teams in executing scope under the contract to adequately report performance against plan to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met. The selected candidate will provide financial support to stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution. This Analyst is responsible for supporting cross-functional program teams, supporting program managers and program directors with detailed and accurate financial analysis while communicating financial status to all levels of the organization. **This role is intended to be performed in a Hybrid format** , where the individual will split their time between on-site at our Manchester, NH office, and remotely. This Hybrid format consists of 3 days in the office weekly, and 2 days remote, during our 'long' weeks, and 2 days on-site, 2 days remote on our 'short' 'off-Friday' weeks (9/80 schedule). **Initially, however, this role will be required to be full-time on-site due to the criticality of the program it will be supporting, and will eventually transition into a Hybrid format in the future** . **Responsibilities include:** + Provide analytical finance support to internal/external customers + Develop financial analysis to support data driven recommendations/decisions + Serve as finance lead at program meetings and reviews + Support program management in all financial aspects of the program, such as baselining, forecasting, reporting + Working with the contracts department for funding, billings, and other contractual items + Creating and maintaining program baselines through earned value management + Reviewing and monitoring program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays + Leading the development and update of financial forecast and estimates at complete + Leading weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally + Interfacing with customers on financial matters + Proposal support through pricing basis of estimates, compiling cost volumes, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA) **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master s degree and 4 years of work experience + **Program Control / Program Finance** experience within the **defense industry** . + Experience with **EVMS** ( **Earned Value Management System** ) + Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools + Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation + Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner + Ability to identify and implement process improvements + Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead diverse work teams + Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment + Understanding of program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash and collections + Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures **Due to a specific government contract, selected individual must be a US Person.** **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Previous experience in Program Control + Experience in Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra + Ability to present well to teams + Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997 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. **Principal Program Control Analyst (Hybrid)** **109560BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression