Job Details

Principal Financial Analyst

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.

Role And Responsibilities

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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelors 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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $99,410 - $168,997. 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.