Cost Analyst III, Program Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a Program Analyst III to maintain and report on the financial and contractual health of Post Delivery & Service contracts with the U.S. Navy.

The role uses project management to manage BIW cost systems and data reporting platforms, with a focus on policy development for ongoing control and efficiency. You will ensure data integrity in the Deltek Cobra cost system, deliver leadership-ready program metrics, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen; capable of framing issues and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies and procedures, focusing on housekeeping and personal safety.
• Measure and monitor program performance and funding health; coordinate with Navy Contracts and Finance.
• Deliver program metrics and reporting to leadership with actionable recommendations.
• Control funding depletion status and burn rate of incrementally funded contracts; track EACs.
• Manage data integrity of cost system (Deltek Cobra) and internal/external reporting.
• Support BOS and continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project coordination

Contract management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Microsoft Office

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
• onsite health services

The Program Controls department at Bath Iron Works is charged with ensuring that all program efforts are executed in a manner consistent with the various contract types, terms and conditions agreed upon at the time of negotiation of each contract. These obligations are to ensure that the appropriate business model is being adhered to in order to safeguard profit maximization.

The Program Analyst III position is responsible for maintaining and reporting on the financial and contractual health of the Post Delivery & Service contracts that Bath Iron Works holds with the United States Navy. This includes applying project management principles to assigned projects, as well as day-to-day maintenance of the BIW cost systems and data reporting platforms. An overarching tenet of the department's direction is to continue to develop, design & implement new/revised policies, procedures, tools & techniques to manage the growing volume of scope on the Post Delivery & Service contracts.

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, including the impact of programmatic decision making on future performance.
• Coordinate with Navy Contracts and Finance on all matters relating to funding, contractual concerns and formal communications.
• Deliver program metrics and reporting to leadership and interpret use of that information by way of recommendations for action.
• Responsible for coordinating and tracking funding health and status of all contract line items by tracking team wide funding depletion status & burn rate of incrementally funded contracts.
• Manage project level Estimates at Complete (EACs), inclusive of labor and material estimates, as well as subcontractor/vendor commitments.
• Responsible for the data management and data integrity of the BIW approved cost system (Deltek Cobra).
• Responsible for internal & external performance reporting.

Training and Development

• Incorporate feedback and lessons learned to improve future project management and analysis practices.
• Follow department processes and procedures that are well-documented and communicated and kept up to date.
• Implement & update procedures and training materials.

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.