Program Control Analyst

X-Bow Systems • Luling, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

X-Bow Systems seeks an experienced and dynamic Program Control Analyst to monitor, analyze, and report on the financial and schedule performance of projects, ensuring they remain on budge, on schedule, and within scope. This role collaborates with project management and other departments as needed to plan, track and report costs and revenues. Ensures the program employes and adheres to Earned Values Management practices where applicable and ensures compliance to related contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline with 3+ years of experience in project controls, finance, or scheduling.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Cost Point is desirable.
• Support the development and/or maintenance of work breakdown structure (WBS) for schedule preparation and cost analysis.
• Track baseline and update financial performance.
• Perform work with minimal supervision, assist in establishing objectives, and be able to plan and schedule financial activities to accomplish objectives
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in aerospace/defense sector or production/ manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Government Contracting organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate funding availability: by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding.
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) and/or Cost/Schedule tasks: Manage work authorizations, develop, maintain, and track performance measurement baselines (PMB), including work packages and planning packages. Perform variance analysis (cost and schedule) and program teams to ensure that technical objectives are met within budget.
• Project Execution: Coordinate with departments (e.g. Supply Chain, Engineering, etc) and program teams to ensure that technical objectives are met within budget.
• Reporting & Reviews: Deliver performance metrics, variances (revenue, cost, & schedule) & corrective actions to program finance and leadership. Prepare data for Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) to ensure technical objectives are met within budget.
• Performance Metrics: Develop, analyze, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to monitor program health.
• Risk Management: Support Project Manager by identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities within their assigned account.
• Support Audits and reviews: Requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding, and negotiation support. Ensure compliance to EVMS regulations.
• Team Coordination: Act as the focal point for Integrated Product Teams (IPT's) finance, and subcontract administrators to ensure product delivery as it relates to program controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level