Lead Program Performance Management Analyst

Saab, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 115,700 - 150,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous paid time off

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense and security company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Program Performance Management Analyst to support their expanding organization. This remote-eligible role requires significant experience in MS Project and leadership in managing complex schedules. Additional responsibilities include developing program baselines, integrating cost data, and mentoring staff in program management tools. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in a technical, business, military, professional or U.S. Government Contractor environment.
• Ability to function at a positive & high level in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of program cost and schedule baselines within contract parameters.
• Mentor and train employees in planning and scheduling best practices.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely program review documents to senior leadership.

Skills

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Deltek Cobra

EVMS

Critical Path Analysis

Variance Analysis

Education

BA/BS degree in a business, engineering or related discipline

Tools

Open Plan Scheduling Software

Job description

Job Description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Lead Program Performance Management Analyst to support our rapidly growing organization. This position is eligible for full-time remote.

This key role requires a candidate skilled in MS Project and has a proven track record of success managing complex schedules and partnering with stakeholders to ensure program execution.

Responsibilities

Program Planning and Performance Analysis

• The analyst will lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baselines within the contract parameters, the analysis of program performance (historical and predictive), the monitoring of the contract/program Estimate at Complete while reviewing results with and making recommendations to program teams.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in the guidance and mentoring of program teams and Program Performance Management (PPM) staff in program management tools and processes.
• Integrates subcontractor and material cost and schedules data into program data.
• Advanced analysis in the contract/program Estimate at Complete (EAC), Management Reserve, Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Prepares and presents accurate and timely program review documents to senior leadership.
• Reconciles program data with the latest contract modifications.
• Defines requirements to solve common business problems.
• Fosters an environment of trust and teamwork: build collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Interfaces with multiple IPT leads and PMs across multiple geographic locations.
• Demonstrates EVMS compliance through audits.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with team members and customers.
• Supports other programs with expertise during critical time frames.
• Works on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for coordination and accuracy of timely program deliverables.
• Acts as change agent, challenges the status quo.
• Leads the development of the detailed IMP and IMS to meet all contract and program objectives and supports the integration of cost and schedule data.
• Ensures advanced schedule techniques (health and quality checks, resource loading, critical path analysis, and risk analysis) are applied effectively to drive proactive decisions.
• Ensures major projects and program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated and resolves network logic conflicts.
• Creates and analyzes program milestone charts.
• Creates and manages WBS, IMP, and IMS for proposals.

Technical Guidance and Process Innovation

• Mentors and trains employees in planning and scheduling best practices.
• Leads efforts to automate processes to solve common business problems.
• Leads the design of tests to evaluate new EVMS and/or schedule tools, analyze test results, and makes recommendations to support operational improvement.
• Leads the incorporation of new EVMS and/or schedule tools.
• Leads tool re-design to improve performance.
• Trains analysts in the EVMS and schedule tools.
• Serves as a senior resource to other analysts in developing solutions that meet complex business requirements.
• Leads process changes to improve overall efficiency of program performance management function.

Typical Salary Range

$115,700 - $150,500 for our Syracuse, NY, New York Remote, Orlando, FL, Remote Florida, Remote Arizona locations. $138,900 - $180,600 for our Washington, DC Remote, Quincy, MA, locations.

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience

Required Experience:

• BA/BS degree in a business, engineering or related discipline
• 15+ years' experience in a technical, business, military, professional or U.S. Government Contractor environment.

Required Skills:

• MS Project, MS Office Suite, Deltek Cobra, Integrating Scheduling Data with Manpower, EVMS, and Proposal Support Systems
• IMP/IMS Development and Maintenance on DoD programs with EVM requirements
• Critical Path Analysis and Slack Management
• Variance Analysis
• EVMS Concepts including Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Ability to Function at a Positive & High Level in a Team Environment

Desired Skills

• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Open Plan Scheduling Software

Citizenship Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.