General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

Maintain program control account and work package data structure, importing schedule and resource data into the cost tool, and facilitating monthly business rhythm activities.. Conducting data quality, validation, and DCMA EV Compliance Metric (DECM) checks, supporting variance analysis, and instilling appropriate change management and control principles.. Manage & maintain BIW Cost System for program/contract.. Experience with Deltek (Cobra/Open Plan) & SAP also a plus.. Ability to build strong relationships across the BIW organization is critical.

cost analyst

Job Description:
The Program Cost Analyst is responsible for maintaining and reporting on the financial and contractual health of the New Construction contracts. This includes applying project management principles to assigned projects, as well as day-to-day maintenance of our cost systems and data reporting platforms. The Program Controls team is focused on the continued development, design, and implementation of new/revised policies, procedures, tools, training, and techniques to manage the complexity of contract requirements on the New Construction contracts.


The basic core job functions include, but are not limited to:
Maintain program control account and work package data structure, importing schedule and resource data into the cost tool, and facilitating monthly business rhythm activities.
Establish & maintain contract budget baselines.
Implement & update procedures and training materials.
Compile & monitor Program performance metrics.
Routine operations include supporting program planning and startup/close-out activities, establishing budget targets.
Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and best practices.
Support Program Office and all functional areas within Program.
Conducting data quality, validation, and DCMA EV Compliance Metric (DECM) checks, supporting variance analysis, and instilling appropriate change management and control principles.
Manage & maintain BIW Cost System for program/contract.
Responsible for internal & external performance reporting.
Required/Preferred Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
Strong critical analysis skills and business acumen.
Ability to frame up issues, options and solutions for business decision-making.
Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to work at different levels of detail and concisely summarize complex issues; comfortable with ambiguous task assignments.
Microsoft Access and Excel skills required to manage & manipulate data/information; Intermediate to advanced skills a plus.
Earned Value Management experience a plus.
Experience with Deltek (Cobra/Open Plan) & SAP also a plus.
Required/Preferred Experience:
3 or more years of relevant business experience preferred.
Prior experience in Government Contracting; Program Controls/Finance; Cost Accounting preferred.
Good project management skills including prioritization of multiple tasks and deliverables.
Self-starter and self-learner.
Ability to build strong relationships across the BIW organization is critical.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Analytical skills; ability to solve problems with minimal oversight.
Attention to detail.

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