Manager I, Program Control

Finance Lead For Tactical Aircraft Electronic Warfare Solutions

The BAE Systems 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. BAE Systems is committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. A challenging opportunity exists for a motivated individual within the Tactical Aircraft Electronic Warfare Solutions (TACAIR) Product Line within the Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Business Area. The candidate will serve as the finance lead and manage a team of program finance professionals for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) sustainment and modernization programs. This individual will be responsible for the financial execution and analysis which includes planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance and financial salient forecasting. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to program managers, control account managers, and to 5 direct reports. This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, therefore this individual will be working in a hybrid remote work format, with time split between working on-site at our offices in Nashua, and remotely. Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct supervision activities, including completion of performance goals and reviews, assigning work scope to employees and ensuring employees operate according to company policies and procedures
• Promote the professional development of program team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement
• 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
• Interfacing with customers and serving as a consultant for external communications
• Reporting financials to the customer and management
• Seeking out projects to continually improve processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Recent experience in the Defense Industry
• Prior Program Controls experience working with various contract type
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Capable of efficient and relevant decision-making
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Excel and Power Point
• Effective communications skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional work teams
• Ability to communicate and present financial data to various functions and varying levels of Management
• Experience with Financial Planning and Forecasting

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

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870 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.