Manager I - Program Control

Job Description

Job Description Finance Manager to support the Tactical Systems Product Line within the C4ISR Business Area. Looking for 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. Individual will manage a team of Program Finance people to support the overall Tactical Systems Financial Commitments to the Business Area. 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, there will be special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.
Engaged in Project finance plans, controls, and reports program performance relating to cost and schedule according to the Earned Value Management System. Project finance is a well-rounded role that introduces an employee to the various facets of BAE Systems finance.
Responsibilities include:

• Program team leader. Coordinating team meetings and reviews
• Developing creative solutions to problems and driving change
• Serving as the right hand man or woman to the program manager
• Creating and influencing program baselines through earned value management
• Developing and shaping program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays
• Developing financial forecasts and deeply analyzing estimates at completion
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally
• Interfacing with customers and serving as a consultant for external communications
• Reporting financials to management and serving as an expert for the function
• Seeking out projects to continually improve processes
• Proposal support through participating in fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations

.Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 6 years of work experience
• 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
• 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
• Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.