Senior Project Controls Analyst — EVM & IPMR Expert

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in Huntsville, AL seeks a Program Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team supporting Electromagnetic Systems. The role focuses on Earned Value Management, IPMR/IPMDAR reporting, EACs, and variance analysis to enable informed program decisions. The position offers a 9/80 hybrid schedule.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s in business with 8+ years’ related experience, MS Office, SAP, DELTEK COBRA, and MS Project skills, DoD clearance, and strong Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline, along with eight or more years of related experience.
• Utilize MS Office Suite and other applications that may include SAP, DELTEK COBRA, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Must possess two or more years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience interfacing directly with DCMA auditors / standard surveillance required.
• Must be proficient in Excel: V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc.
• Prefer strong background in finance or accounting.
• Experience with DoD (DCAA/DCMA) compliance helpful.
• 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. Able to work extended hours and travel as may be required.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers, CAMs, and senior technical personnel to ensure uniform application of Earned Value Management procedures.
• Prepare IPMR, IPMDAR, EACs, and related variance analyses for customers and program management.
• Maintain Earned Value requirements, including monthly CDRL reporting, Audit preparation, and ad-hoc requests to support customer requirements.
• Support the transition from IPMR to IPMDAR reporting standards and ensure full compliance with current government requirements, including data-driven delivery in JSON/XML formats and CDRL submissions via the EVM Central Repository.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all IPMDAR-related data artifacts, including Performance Narrative Reports (Format 5), Schedule Performance (Format 6), and Cost Performance (Format 7).
• May interface directly with DCMA auditors / standard surveillance.
• 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 program planning support, including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, variance analysis, status reporting, data validation, and resource planning.
• 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.
• Deliver clear, timely, accurate, and validated information to task leaders and program managers, along with well-founded recommendations to support decision-making.
• Utilizes knowledge of MS Excel programming.
• Assist in the development of Program Control procedures and desktop guides.
• 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.

Skills

EVM

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

DELTEK COBRA

Microsoft Project

Job description

General Atomics in Huntsville, AL seeks a Program Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team supporting Electromagnetic Systems. The role focuses on Earned Value Management, IPMR/IPMDAR reporting, EACs, and variance analysis to enable informed program decisions. The position offers a 9/80 hybrid schedule.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s in business with 8+ years’ related experience, MS Office, SAP, DELTEK COBRA, and MS Project skills, DoD clearance, and strong Excel capabilities.