Finance Manager, Program Planning & Control Scheduling (Hybrid)

Job Description An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated individual within the Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PS3) Business Area. The candidate will manage a team of Integrated Program Planning & Control (IPP&C) Schedule Analysts responsible for preparation, development, and management of the Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to meet program objectives.

This role includes Earned Value Management and oversight of Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB), ensuring proposal and program schedules are fully compliant with industry requirements, IPP&C software management and support/liaison to ESS-IT. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to functional managers, program leadership, and members of the IPP&C Scheduling team.

This role will be performed in a

hybrid remote format
, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Cedar Rapids, IA, and working remotely. To be considered for this opportunity,

applicants must either currently reside within the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, or be willing to relocate to the area at their expense
.



Responsibilities Include

• IPP&C Scheduling team leader coordinating team meetings and performance reviews
• Supporting Program Planning and Execution Reviews
• Providing guidance and training to IPP&C Scheduling team driving best practices
• Reporting program schedule performance to management and serving as an expert for the function
• Management of NSS Earned Value System Description
• Management of IPP&C Software, both Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and company developed
• Seeking out projects to continually improve processes
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Technical field of study, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar applicable discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience in program execution and risk management
• Ability to communicate and present data to various functions and varying levels of Management
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective communications skills
• Ability to work with diverse work teams
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working in MS Project COTS tools such as OnePager Pro, forProject-DCMA Analyzer, and Barbecana Full Monte Schedule Risk
• Experience with Government and DCMA program support
• Prior Scheduling experience
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $102800 - $174800

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.



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At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.