Program Director Jobs in Hooksett, NH (NOW HIRING)

Job Description What is it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on time. Whether it is an innovative financial solution or helping to create the vision for the next five years, you will be a key part of an innovative and unique problem-solving team. Our team is looking for an experienced Finance Manager. You can help our teams successfully capture and execute complex programs - all while growing your own career. Our generous benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep nations safe. The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day to day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work. A challenging opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join the Advanced Compact Electronic Warfare Solutions (ACES) Product Line within the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area. The candidate will be the finance lead and manager for a strategic classified program family within ACES. This portfolio is currently comprised of Cost Type development & low-rate production and will be proposing a 7-year Multi-Year Procurement contract with investment to significantly ramp production by 2028. This individual will be responsible for the financial management and analysis of all programs within the portfolio, supporting strategy, proposals, planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance, financial salient forecasting and analysis, and risk and opportunities development. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to the Program Director and team, and the members of their finance team. This exciting position will have high visibility through company leadership due to the significant growth and strategic importance of the portfolio. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working on-site and remotely. This role is based out of Nashua, NH. Responsibilities include: * Ability to lead and motivate a team of Finance professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement
* Serving as the Finance partner to the Program Director, leadership team and program team members
* Key member of the ACES Finance team, supporting Product Line financial commitments and requirements, goal setting/management, resource planning, etc.
* Supporting, reviewing and influencing program baselines through earned value management
* Developing and shaping program risks and opportunities
* Developing financial forecasts and reviewing/analyzing estimates at completion
* Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements
* Interfacing with customers and serving as a consultant for external communications
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions and leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
* Seeking out projects to continually improve processes
* Proposal support through participating in strategy discussion, kick-off preparation, proposal preparation/review, fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations
* Investment management and reporting
* Developing creative solutions to problems and driving change
* Has/able to obtain a Secret Clearance to support classified programs Required Education, Experience, & Skills * Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
* Prior Program Controls experience working with various contract types
* Experience managing and developing individuals
* Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
* Capable of efficient and relevant decision-making
* Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
* Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams
* Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
* Ability to communicate and present financial data to various functions and varying levels of Management
* Experience with Financial forecasting and analysis
* Recent experience in the Defense Industry
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Excel and Power Point
* Active Secret Clearance (strongly preferred) Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Experience with Hyperion, Cobra, ProPricer, Oracle, and Smartview
* Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
* Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870 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. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.