Scaled Composites is seeking a Program Business Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Category: Program Business Management 

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret / Ability to get Program Access

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching 

 

Summary: 

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 41-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 41-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

Supporting the assigned PBM/Project Engineer in developing a program schedule as required.Supporting the PBM in setting up an Earned Value (EV) report for monthly reporting, populating the report, and explaining any variances.Tracking and reporting program cash flow forecasts to the PBM in support of the accounting department or program funding requirements.Supporting the PBM with monthly progress reports from program personnel; updating the program schedule and EV reports as required.Supporting the PBM with forecasting staffing / budget and placing material purchase orders.Understanding the full concept of a program to aid in gathering data, analyzing information, and formulating plans.Actively listening, interpreting, and retaining both written and verbal work instructions

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Highly organized with the ability to maximize use of time, take reliable notes, and the ability to meet deadlines. Analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to make sound decisions based on available information.Strong fundamental math skills to include but not limited to: the ability to develop ratios between sets of data and understand their significance to a problem, the mechanics of earned value, and budgeting concepts.Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project or ability to become proficient.Degree in Business Administration or Business Management is strongly desired.

Essential Functions:

Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard) Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time Ability to write for extended periods of time Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of timeMay be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 poundsAbility to converse and communicate information with othersOccasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentrationPotential to climb up and down steps on a daily basisMust be able to read and understand SDS