Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company. This role requires a subject matter expert in Earned Value (EV) analysis, capable of driving cost, schedule, and scope performance while ensuring compliance with EV standards. The Control Account Manager will collaborate closely with Finance, Scheduling, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to manage baselines, analyze performance, and support program execution.
Responsibilities
- Drive cost, schedule, and scope performance by proactively engaging and negotiating with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Finance without in-person oversight
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Scheduling, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to manage baselines, analyze performance, and support program execution
- Implement and document original baselines from proposals to award, rebaselines, and estimates to completion (ETCs)
- Read Proposals/Quotes, Purchase Orders, basis of estimate (BOEs) and the manufacturing bill of material (mBOM) to develop cost analysis comparisons
- Identify problems and interpret Supply Chain Organization needs as required
- Anticipate and manage changes to projects and operations, including technical requirements, manufacturing needs, and schedule changes
- Communicate abnormalities or variances to the project team
- Identify areas of risk, opportunity, and cost saving initiatives affecting project profitability
- Attend and conduct internal earned value management (EVM) surveillances, integrated baseline reviews (IBRs), and support DCMA Surveillance Reviews
- Review EVM artifacts such as: Control Account Plans (CAP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), Basis of Estimates (BOE), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Work Authorization Documents (WAM)
- Act as a liaison between Production and Controls, Program Finance, Scheduling, EV Compliance, Operations Finance, Contracts, and the Supply Chain Organization
- Work with Subcontract Administrators and Buyers to understand linkage between purchase order creation and work breakdown structure (WBS) charging requirements
- Assist all contract cleanup and closeout efforts
- Provide training and mentoring to new and existing personnel in EV Metrics, financial analysis, and understanding EV in a Production environment
- Identify areas of improvement, document findings and solutions, implement process changes with Business Systems Teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years relevant experience or equivalent experience
- Possess an advanced level of understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and industry standards and Scheduling
- Ability to perform analysis in Excel using advanced level formulas and pivot tables: power query preferred
- Experience with Deltek's Open Plan, Cobra, Primavera, and/or PMCompass
- Demonstrate the ability to aggressively track deliverables, identify technical or financial variances, and resolve bottlenecks in a fast-paced, remote manufacturing or development environment
- Experienced project management and organization skills to effectively manage timelines, customer requirements and work flow requirements
- Drive cost, schedule, and scope performance by proactively engaging and negotiating with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Finance without in-person oversight
- Ability to perform effectively and independently with good time management skills with minimal supervision
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Strong ability to establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships and networks
- Demonstrate sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary, confidential, and classified information
- Working knowledge with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- Certifications including Project Manager Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or similar
- Working knowledge of operations, scheduling, and/or Bills of Material (BOMs) within a manufacturing environment
- Understanding prime contract flow down requirements
- Passion for continuous improvement and lean initiatives
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- A 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- A legal plan
- Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
Company Overview
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en.