Title:  Program Controls Lead

Job Title: Program Controls Lead

Job Code: 26827

Job Location: Melbourne, FL / Canoga Park, CA / Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Finance organization within the Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) Segment is seeking an experienced Program Controls Lead to support program performance and execution excellence. This lead will be key in establishing and integrating the newly formed Program Control Analyst function on AR’s Tier 1 and DFAR programs and training junior PCAs in all established processes. This individual will be responsible for maintenance of the Program Business Rhythm, data analysis and CAM support for forecasting and variance reporting, review and corrective action support of program logs and DECM trips, ensuring compliant change control, and support of comprehensive estimate at complete (CEAC) activities. This candidate will also support internal and external audits and closure support for any resulting corrective actions.

This position requires a continuous learning partnership with the Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Center of Excellence (COE) team to ensure understanding of best business practices utilizing standard tools and processes in alignment with industry standards and L3Harris policies/procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Program Control Analyst responsible for analysis of program data including but not limited to labor, material, subcontract and ODC and providing analysis results in a format that allows program team to use data to make informed management decisions.
• Assist program teams with the development of quality, compliant program Baseline plans, utilizing product-based work breakdown structures (WBS), appropriate earned value techniques, and ensuring cost/schedule integration.
• Guide CAMs through Estimate at Completion (EAC) and CEAC activities.
• Partner with CAMs on variance analysis and reporting, identifying specific drivers of deviation, impact, and corrective actions.
• Communicate risks and opportunities to forecasts in a clear, concise and timely manner to ensure no financial surprises.
• Responsible for advising CAMs and cross-functional teammates on adherence to AR EVM policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices.
• Provide guidance and training as needed to junior PCAs.
• Disciplined, self-starting professional who can bring projects to closure with minimum direction, guidance and oversight.
• Ability to Travel – up to 50%

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior program controls or program finance experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior program controls or program finance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior program controls or program finance experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to lead initiatives to develop compliant program controls processes, training material and work instructions.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management.
• Experience with creating financial forecasts.
• Demonstrated experience on programs with responsibility for development and execution, including setup, baseline management, update/maintenance and CDRL deliveries.
• Experience with program health metrics for Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) environment (e.g. DCMA 14- Point assessment; DCMA EVMS Compliance Metric (DECM) and Schedule Metric Analysis – such as BEI, CPLI, SPI, etc.).
• Ability to develop relationships with geographically dispersed teams.
• Objective thinker with a passion for problem solving and the ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.