Cost Analyst III, Program Controls

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a program leadership professional to enforce safety standards and oversee EVMS-driven project execution. You will set up and maintain earned value tools, import IMS data, and validate EACs while coordinating with PM, Finance, and IT teams.

The role emphasizes performance analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement through cost/schedule optimization. A technical degree and strong MS Office skills are required, with an emphasis on teamwork and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies and procedures, with emphasis on housekeeping and personal safety.
• Measure and monitor program performance using Earned Value Management principles.
• Configure and maintain earned value tools (Deltek Cobra and EVMS forProject).
• Import schedule, resource, and status data from the IMS and validate EACs and metrics.
• Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis (CV, SV, CPI, SPI) and recommend corrective actions.
• Produce monthly earned value contract reporting deliverables (IPMRDAR and related reports).
• Support or lead Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and change control processes.
• Ensure adherence to EVMS guidelines and DCMA metrics.
• Collaborate with Control Account Managers, Program Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

EVMS forProject

Job description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $62,800-$79,500. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Enforce safety policies and procedures, with a focus on housekeeping and personal safety.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance workplace safety and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Project Execution

• Measure and monitor program performance using Earned Value Management principles, assessing impacts of program decisions on cost and schedule outcomes.
• Implement & update procedures and training materials.
• EVMS Setup & Maintenance Configure and maintain earned value cost tools (such as Deltek Cobra and EVMS forProject), including data mappings, rate tables, thresholds, and reporting configurations.
• Data Processing Import schedule, resource, and status data from the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), apply actual costs, and validate EACs and other critical earned value metrics.
• Performance Analysis Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis (CV, SV, CPI, SPI), investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reporting Produce monthly earned value contract reporting deliverables including IPMRDAR and related internal and external reports.
• Baseline & Change Control Support or lead Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), manage baseline and change requests, and evaluate impacts to cost, schedule, and scope.
• Compliance Ensure adherence to EVMS guidelines (EIA‑748), DCMA compliance metrics, and all applicable government and industry regulations.
• Collaboration Work closely with Control Account Managers, Program Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to support budgeting, forecasting, change integration, and informed decision‑making.

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Follow department/contractual protocol and guidelines that are communicated and thoroughly understood by all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and best practices.
• Support Program Office and all functional areas within Program.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.
• Respond as needed to IPTs looking to streamline processes and improve safety, quality and cost-efficiency.
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products required.
• Strong critical analysis skills and business acumen.
• Ability to frame up issues, options and solutions for business decision‑making.
• Self-starter and self-learner
• Demonstrated management, project coordination and leadership skills required. Strong written, oral communications and organizational skills required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to work in, and promote a true team environment.
• Successful experience in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.