• This position is responsible for providing contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis related to established or new development programs for major component or small system, or production or logistics programs
• Single or multiple contracts typically valued up to $20M per year
• The analyst will develop the program cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team
• The analyst will analyze program performance (historical and predictive), and monitor the contract/program Estimate at Complete and schedule completion date, and make recommendations to program manager and program leads
• Develops the time-phased budget in conjunction with program team to meet all contract and program objectives
• Collects and updates full program performance data, prepares and analyzes historical and predictive measures, and reviews results and recommendations with program manager and program leads
• Integrates subcontractor cost and/or schedule data and/or material data into program data
• Ensures program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated and resolves network logic conflicts
• Applies advanced schedule techniques and analysis (health and quality checks, resource loading, risk analysis)
• Analyzes critical path and driving paths to identify and manage schedule risk
• Prepares timely, accurate customer required documents and reviews with program manager and department manager
• Coordinates contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), risk and opportunity, and Management Reserve data with Finance organization as input into business financial commitments
• Updates program time-phased budget and/or schedule and associated documents to ensure latest contract modifications and related requirements are incorporated
• Applies key areas of the Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to develop executable processes for supported programs and lead program teams in their implementation
• Defines requirements to solve common business problems
• Interfaces with multiple IPT leads and PMs primarily at a single location
• Fosters an environment of trust and teamwork: builds collaborative relationships, internally and externally
• Communicates professionally and effectively with employees and customers
• Supports other programs with expertise during critical time frames
• Works on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Partners with functional groups
• May support proposal activity
  

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Domain knowledge in program and/or product life cycle and financial processes
• Earned Value Management (EVM), Program Performance Management (PPM) and scheduling tool experience required
• Proficient organizational, analysis, and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high priorities
• Experience with proposal activities (WBS Development, IMP/IMS development) is a plus
• Proficient ability to demonstrate professional written and oral communications
• Proficient interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people
• Interfaces with multiple IPT leads and PMs primarily at a single location
• Effectively and efficiently works within time constraints and adjusts to changing circumstances
• Acts as a change agent, challenges the status quo
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience in coordination of program requirements across planning stages with multiple subcontractors
• Domain knowledge in program and/or product life cycle and financial processes
• Contact with internal Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing
• Contact with external customers and vendors
• The analyst is an individual contributor working with minimal oversight

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Experience with proposal activities (WBS Development, IMP/IMS development) is a plus

• This position is offered as a Hybrid/Flex with at least 50% on-site in Scottsdale, AZ required.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ facility.