Principal Project Analyst

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Principal Project Analyst to join our Bradley STS team.
Responsibilities:

• Assist Program Management in managing, planning, and performing management and financial control of contracts.
• Work cross-functionally to coordinate and monitor plans, action items, milestones, and metrics
• Support the development and maintenance of program execution plans (Program Management Plan, Risk and Opportunity Management Plan, Program Measurement Plan)
• Support Risk and Opportunity (R&O) Management activities as the Risk Focal for Bradley STS
• Record R&O and associated mitigation plans
• Assist the project team with tracking and reporting status of the R&Os
• Support the preparation and conduct of technical and program review meetings with customer team members
• Support the preparation and conduct of internal and external audits (LCM, ISO, CMMI)
• Support and work with the Program Management team to document lessons learned and implement improvements across the program
• Support achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and business performance objectives in accordance with the Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
• Interface with cross-functional team members in contracts, finance, engineering, and other supporting organizations.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the completion of hardware and software deliverables and on-time delivery.
• Support recurring status meetings with the program team and customer.
• Support capture and estimating efforts to secure new work directives.
• Load and maintain engineering resource demands in Engineering Labor Planning Database (ELPD)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associates Degree with 6+ years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in project management, coordination, or analytics
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide clear direction to others regarding accountability to organizational policies and practices
• Strong communication skills to interact with and present to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to operate independently and proactively
• Customer focus and relationship building skills
• Highly motivated with a solution-oriented, continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience in Defense Contracting
• Experience in Risk & Opportunity
• Experience in loading and updating Engineering Labor Planning Database (ELPD)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96470 - $164010
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
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.