PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst 3, in Clearfield, CT. Job ID#211017
Pay Rate: $67 - $72/hr
Job Description:
Seeking a Program Control Analyst will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will contribute valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include:
Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.
Responsibilities:
• Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills
• Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity
• Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques
• Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus
• Guide and influence peers and internal customers
• Good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group
• Supporting the development of budget baselines and maintaining cost/schedule integration.
• Support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC; perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting
• Assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR
• Support variance analysis reports; facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process
• Incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Deltek Cobra, SAP/S4, wInsight, Tableau/PowerBI, and MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint
Basic Qualifications for Program Control Analyst:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting with 5 years experience in financial analysis or industry related fields OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting with 3 years experience in financial analysis or industry related fields
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems, Financial forecasting
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with Business systems (SAP, Cobra) and using Cobra in a Government Earned Value Management rhythm
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
• Ability to work on site daily in Clearfield, UT
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Preferred Qualifications for Program Control Analyst:
• Experience with the AOP (annual operating plan) and LRSP (long range strategic plan) processes
• Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR
• Candidate has the ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations to management for resolution of mitigation
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.