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General Atomics · 2 months ago

Project Control Analyst

Herndon Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are currently seeking a Project Control Analyst to join their Program Finance department, where the analyst will support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the Electromagnetic Systems group.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as Program Management's business partner and aid them in achieving programmatic and financial targets and goals

Oversee program budgeting, forecasting (development of Program Estimate at Completes (EAC)), and variance analysis including supporting program reviews and helping program managers with cost reduction efforts including early identification of forecast shortfalls and the timely execution of countermeasures developed during the EAC and variance analysis process

Assist Program Managers with identifying, managing, and mitigating cost and schedule risks ensuring quality products and on-time deliveries

Provide program planning support, including scheduling, performance monitoring, status reporting, data validation, and resource planning

Assist management in program setup and control; establish and maintain cost/schedule baseline and enforce strict change control

Assist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries

Provide task leaders and program managers with clear, timely and accurate information and make recommendations with which to make decisions

Work with Project Managers, Control Account Management team (CAMs) and senior technical personnel to ensure basic principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) are being applied and managed on programs

Track subcontractor status and material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability

May assist in development of new business proposals

Monitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization and charge accounts

Utilizes experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting

Develop standard and ad hoc reports; identify issues, exceptions, and variances; develop solutions to moderately complex issues; follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementMS Office SuiteSAPCost Plus DevelopmentExcel ProficiencyFinance BackgroundIndependent JudgmentOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Top Secret DoD Security Clearance required

Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques as a part of financial management required

Must be proficient in Excel: V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc

Must have the ability to work closely with multifunctional and cross business teams including partnering with the Program Office to meet program requirements

Must have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment

Possess good organizational skills

An effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues

Knowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management

Must be Customer Focused and possess the ability to use independent judgment in developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

Good verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences

Good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers with ethics and integrity

The ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment with an innovative mindset