Job Description
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.

This role is for a Project Finance Lead analyst supporting the F22 sustainment program family of the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) Product Line.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Providing analytical finance support to our customer's programs; which includes financial monitoring and reporting, forecasting, cost estimating and establishing executable budgets; while maintaining compliance with established business standards, and accounting principles.
Additionally, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of Financial data to the Program team and BAE Leadership. Oversight of all Fixed Price Earned Value, and coordination and updates of quarterly financial forecasts (FP&A).
You will also support to follow-on proposal efforts.
As a lead, employee in this role will be looked to by fellow Finance employees as well as individuals from other functions for sounds financial advice and guidance.
This position interacts with various functional teams in executing scope under the contact in order to adequately report performance against plan to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met.
The selected candidate will provide financial decision 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 Hybrid remote: this role will be conducted in a hybrid format, with the individual splitting their time working at our Sustainment Center of Excellence located in Merrimack, NH, and remotely.

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
Experience in Program / Project Finance in a defense environment is highly desired.
Experience with Earned Value Management System
Advanced skills in Excel & Power BI
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in a timely, accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Strong interpersonal skills to influence diverse work teams
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
Understanding and knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies

Pursuant to a specific US Government contract, selected individual must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Previous experience in Program Control
Experience Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
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: $96470 - $164010

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.