Earned Value Program Analyst

Company: Orbital Sciences Corporation Location: Chandler, AZ 85248 Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 080306 Earned Value Program Analyst Since our founding in 1982, Orbital has pioneered new classes of rockets, satellites and other space systems that have made us one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of space and missile systems. Our commercial, civil government and military customers depend on our low-orbit, geostationary and planetary spacecraft to help them meet their communications, remote sensing and scientific missions. We also launch exciting new careers every day. Join us in bringing the benefits of space down to Earth! Develop plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for an assigned portion of a program. Participate in establishing and defining program plan requirements. Coordinate interdepartmental development of program plans and interface with vendors and customers as required. Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met.This position is responsible for various financial functions such as cost estimating, pricing, budgeting, auditing, forecasting, and analysis. Reviews financial data received from both managers and the accounting systems for accuracy and indications of cost spending trends, and cost relationship to program performance milestones and technical activities. Provides financial support to company program management activities. Maintains and presents documented financial information to various levels of management. Works within internal procedures and DAR/FAR government regulations. Other duties as assigned.Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrated analysis and critical thinking skills. Effective communication skills both verbal and written. A Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience is required.