Cost Analyst III, Program Controls

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $62,800-$79,500. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

• Enforce safety policies and procedures, with a focus on housekeeping and personal safety.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance workplace safety and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Measure and monitor program performance using Earned Value Management principles, assessing impacts of program decisions on cost and schedule outcomes.
• Implement & update procedures and training materials.
• EVMS Setup & Maintenance Configure and maintain earned value cost tools (such as Deltek Cobra and EVMS for Project), including data mappings, rate tables, thresholds, and reporting configurations.
• Data Processing Import schedule, resource, and status data from the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), apply actual costs, and validate EACs and other critical earned value metrics.
• Performance Analysis Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis (CV, SV, CPI, SPI), investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reporting Produce monthly earned value contract reporting deliverables including IPMRDAR and related internal and external reports.
• Baseline & Change Control Support or lead Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), manage baseline and change requests, and evaluate impacts to cost, schedule, and scope.
• Compliance Ensure adherence to EVMS guidelines (EIA‑748), DCMA compliance metrics, and all applicable government and industry regulations.
• Collaboration Work closely with Control Account Managers, Program Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to support budgeting, forecasting, change integration, and informed decision‑making.

• Follow department/contractual protocol and guidelines that are communicated and thoroughly understood by all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and best practices.
• Support Program Office and all functional areas within Program.

• Participate in Business Operating System (BOS) principles and productivity enhancements.
• Respond as needed to IPTs looking to streamline processes and improve safety, quality and cost-efficiency.
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products required.
• Strong critical analysis skills and business acumen.
• Ability to frame up issues, options and solutions for business decision‑making.
• Self-starter and self-learner
• Demonstrated management, project coordination and leadership skills required. Strong written, oral communications and organizational skills required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to work in, and promote a true team environment.
• Successful experience in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.