WindWright is seeking a Program Finance Analyst & Scheduler. The position will report to the General Manager, this key role provides (1) financial oversight, analysis and reporting of variance types of programs and (2) project scheduling. In close collaboration with the program team, this role will influence good decision making for the program, company and customer.
Financial Analyst responsibilities will include establishing cost baselines, EAC development, analysis of contract task orders, labor analysis, subcontract finances, purchase requests, and revenue forecasting. Knowledge of Earned Value Management will help provide performance information to the program and management team. Regular coordination with Finance, Contracts, Project Management, and other teams to develop and present program financial reporting. The role prepares ad hoc reports and analyses as required.
Scheduling responsibilities include the development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated master schedule with a high level of accuracy to ensure on-time delivery of program expectations to internal and external customers. This position will work closely with the Program Manager, Program Leads, and Program Finance in managing program performance and will seek to proactively understand the program and take actions to keep it on schedule, forecast future work, and provide variance analysis. This position will also support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization of effective schedule management across the organization.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance Analyst:
Develop and maintain the resource-loaded plan for the company’s aerospace vehicle development programs.
Contribute to program cost forecast and budget management
Keep the program team current regarding its upcoming activities, deadlines, and milestones
Perform schedule-based risk analysis on the company’s projects
Help evaluate risks and risk mitigation plans to determine if the risks are appropriate and risk mitigations are adequate
Produce and review ad-hoc project-level projections, graphs, and reports for both internal/external stakeholders.
Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
Support audits and reviews requests from programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support.
Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
Support the preparation and coordination of financial forecasting and reporting, Annual Operating Plan and Resource Plan
Manage, maintain, and analyze enterprise-level Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data.
Support the development and implementation of Application Programming Interface (APIs), data structures, and databases to streamline and maintain processes.
Streamline data collection, modeling, and management practices.
May serve as a program representative in internal and customer-facing meetings, as required
Contribute material to the monthly program review
Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry
Support compliance with contractual requirements and internal procedures.
Support preparation invoices, familiarity with T&M and FFP contracts is preferred.
Scheduling:
Develop an integrated schedule that includes project phasing, milestones, and represents critical relationships between program tasks as required to plan, coordinate, and visualize all significant program activities.
Work with the program team to ensure the schedule is executable (cost, schedule, technical, and resource requirements are fully integrated) and executing as planned.
Actively communicate to the program team the daily/weekly tasks to ensure clarity in schedule expectations and priorities amongst the team.
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
Perform risk analysis and risk planning on the schedule.
Work with the Program Manager and Program Finance to integrate and manage EVM (Earned Value Management) techniques to derive analysis on schedule variances.
Work with the program team to develop recovery plans.
Provide and communicate recurring schedule updates in program reviews and customer reviews.
Analyze trends, develop reports, facilitate communication and provide feedback on program performance.
Be an essential member of the program management office and program teams.
Support schedule generation for program proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Knowledge of program management or operational work flow
Ability to support program management, integration, and control strategies
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and functional departments
Ability to support decision-making and conflict resolution
Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group
Familiarity with Costpoint, COBRA, or other established EVM systems
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Experience in Business Consulting, Engineering, or Finance
Experience in government contracting
Experience in Data Analytics and Visualization (Kronos, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Experience with FAR/DFAR Cost Account Standards (CAS)
Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Ability to obtain Secret clearance
Strong knowledge of MS Project or other common effective scheduling tools
Ability to resource load and analyze a schedule
Familiarity with PMI and related Project Management and Scheduling best practices
Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Ability to work effectively with Program Management, Finance and other stakeholders
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