Manufacturing Program Analyst

Manufacturing Program Analyst

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area.

About This Role:

The Manufacturing Program Analyst is a key member of the Manufacturing team, responsible for the planning, coordination, and performance tracking of all Manufacturing scope on manufacturing efforts that are subject to abiding by a full Earned Value Management System (EVMS). This position is well-suited for an early-career professional with strong organizational and communication skills who is eager to develop expertise in program management and earned value on a complex DoD program.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical aptitude with an interest in financial performance, manufacturing operations & project controls. The candidate must also possess a desire to develop expertise in EVM, cost forecasting, schedule performance, and program execution.

The Manufacturing Program Analyst works in close partnership with dedicated Finance Analysts (FAs) who perform cost calculations and generate metrics; the analyst's role is to interpret those results, understand their operational implications, and drive informed decisions across the Manufacturing team. The analyst also collaborates with Manufacturing Operations to develop Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Bases of Estimate (BOEs), and serves as the Manufacturing representative to the program's risk management process.

This is a great entry level position to learn how advanced manufacturing operations measure cost and performance, and is typically used as a gateway to further advance throughout project management, finance and operations roles. In this role you will develop expertise in EVM, cost & schedule forecasting, manufacturing operations, financial planning & analysis, program execution within the defense industry, executive-level reporting and cross functional leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Control Account Management
• Serve as the accountable manager for all assigned Manufacturing Control Accounts (CAs), coordinating with Manufacturing Project Managers to ensure the work scope, budget, and schedule are maintained in accordance with the program's requirements.
• Develop and maintain time-phased budgets and schedules for manufacturing labor and material scope, in alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Authorize work to the Manufacturing organization through Work Packages and Planning Packages consistent with associated guidelines.
• Review and interpret monthly metrics — including cost and schedule variances and performance indices; translate those results into clear, actionable insights for the Manufacturing and Program Management teams.
• Identify the root cause of cost/schedule variation and develop Corrective Action Plans.
• Review monthly program reporting data prepared by Finance Analysts prior to submission, ensuring Manufacturing scope is accurately and completely represented.
• Coordinate with Finance Analysts and Program Schedulers to process budget changes, ensuring scope changes are captured through Baseline Change Control procedures.
• Understand contract incentive fee structure and how Manufacturing cost performance contributes to the program's execution.
• Estimate to Complete (ETC) Development & Basis of Estimate (BOE)
• Lead the development of Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for Manufacturing Control Accounts by engaging directly with Operations supervisors, production leads, and support personnel to capture current status and remaining work.
• Author and maintain Bases of Estimate (BOEs) for manufacturing labor and material scope, documenting the methodology, assumptions, and risk considerations.
• Coordinate with Finance Analysts to ensure ETCs are properly loaded and reconciled in the EVMS toolset.
• Maintain ETCs and BOEs on a monthly basis and update them as significant changes in scope, schedule, or technical approach occur; support I  and program review activities by clearly articulating the basis for Manufacturing estimates.
• Material Management & Analysis
• Manage the material budget within assigned Control Accounts, including purchased parts, raw materials, and customer-furnished equipment (CFE), ensuring the budget plan reflects the production schedule.
• Conduct material analysis to identify critical materials based on cost, schedule sensitivity, and supply chain risk; establish a tiered approach to EV tracking that applies greater scrutiny to high-criticality items.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to monitor open purchase orders and incoming material status; provide timely updates to Finance Analysts.
• Participate in material planning reviews, and ensure material phase plans are aligned with the manufacturing production schedule.
• Risk Management
• Serve as the…