Program Financial Analyst II

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide (to all levels of management) cost management information related to program material and labor. This position is responsible for reporting cost and variables on each program. Investigate and report any material or labor account variances, and monitor any impacts the accounts have to budget, potential causes and corrective actions. This position should have a basic understanding of earned value management (EVM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare monthly material and labor estimates for each program. Includes review of "to go" costs with Engineers, Buyers and Management.
• Prepare EAC Progress Reports each month, shows percent complete in comparison with the current material or labor EAC.
• Once EAC is reviewed and approved by management, complete Basis of Estimate (BOE) and document reasoning behind cost update (adds/changes/deletes).
• Complete a SWBS variance report each month. This report focuses on variances between the EAC and the OTB (budget).
• Investigate issues that arise in relation to monthly audits; posting to proper accounts, purchase order values/additions.
• Assist management with special assignments in relation to programs.
• Prepare and submit Earned Value Management Reports to Management and the Government. This requires collection, review and analysis of all material and labor on a contract.
• Train co-workers on how to use/apply Earned Value Management reports.
• Meet with government/prime representatives. This is a requirement for status reporting, integrated baseline review requirements, audits, information gathering, etc.
• Assist CAMs in variance analysis and data interpretation.
• Advise Program Manager on performance issues.
• Perform program management ISO procedure audits as assigned.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SKILLS:

People:

• Ability to work with all personalities
• Team member
• Good listening skills

Personal:

• Attention to detail, good analytical skills and accuracy
• Self-Starter, Self-Motivation
• Good Communication

Process:

• Ability to develop and/or improve and follow processes.
• Good organizational skills
• Understand business process
• Working knowledge of work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Thorough knowledge of EVMS
• Working knowledge of scheduling
• Working knowledge of EV database tool

Purpose:

• Goal oriented
• Ability to see the big picture, not just your own area
• Ability to project cost impact across programs and the business units
• Promote EVM across the organization
• Assist in EVM training
• Advise program team on EV issues
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ownership and Accountability
• Team Work and Collaboration
• Business Discipline
• Sense of Urgency

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.