Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst – P3

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development of Estimates At Complete (EACs) on a quarterly basis, encompassing costs, risks, and opportunities for Factories and at the Program/Product Line level.

• Deliver cost, schedule, and funding planning, along with reporting, monitoring, and analysis support to OSC leaders, leadership teams, and management utilizing standard company tools and processes.

• Generate program financial forecasts, track actual costs, and clarify variances between plans and forecasts.

• Oversee cost accumulation methods for direct labor, including discrete charging and allocation pool charging.

• Provide leadership and support for cost reduction projects grounded in manufacturing and functional expertise.

• Aid in preparing cost estimates for new business proposals and collaborate with Estimating and Program Analysts to develop the rationale for the basis of estimates.

• Support Factory and Program operations in the business management role, actively participating in all organizational decisions.

• Assist in the enhancement and streamlining of OSQ labor reports, EAC management, and special projects aimed at boosting internal efficiencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

• Background in a business management or finance role within a corporate environment.

• Proficiency in understanding the intricacies of cost allocation across bases or among organizations or products.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Operating Systems and all Microsoft Office tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in a production or similar schedule-driven environment within a profit-oriented business based on practical experience.

• Ability to articulate Profit and Loss (P&L) relationships from contracts through to cost analysis.

• Experience with analysis tools such as APEX and PRISM.

• At least 2 years in an independent role responsible for developing, updating, and reporting on financial and performance metrics driven reports.

• Advanced Excel capabilities (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA, SQL).

• Strong analytical skills with comfort in working with and analyzing extensive data sets.

• Clear, concise, and polished written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to convey business acumen to stakeholders lacking financial backgrounds or expertise.

• Willingness to embrace dynamic environments and tackle new challenges.

• Prior experience in Defense Contracting Finance.

• Capability to quickly acquire advanced financial and planning skills necessary for multitasking and creating support plans and schedules for projects of varying sizes in a cross-functional setting.

• Problem-solving skills that connect production realities to financial commitments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays