Cost Analyst III, Program Controls | General Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position Cost Analyst III, Program Controls US-ME-Bath Req ID: 2026-5402 Type: Regular Full-Time Remaining Positions: 1 Post End Date: ..

Category

Accounting/Finance Salary Grade: D Shift: 1st Overview 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.

The Program

• Controls department at Bath Iron
• Works is charged with ensuring that all program efforts are executed in a manner consistent with the various contract types, terms and conditions agreed upon at the time of negotiation of each contract.The Program
• Controls Analyst supports BIWs new construction contracts by maintaining EVMS compliance and ensuring accurate cost, schedule, and change integration.

Provides expertise in earned value tools, delivering advanced reporting, training, and database support. Leverages supply chain and change management background to coordinate weekly change integration, resolve cost and schedule issues, support EVMS progress cycles, assist with system upgrades, and drive process improvements that strengthen data integrity and program performance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership: 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.

Project Execution

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 forProject), 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 (EIA748), 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 decisionmaking.

Team Collaboration and Communication

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.

Continuous Improvement

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.

Responsibilities

Bachelor's Degree in Technical/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required. Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products required.

Qualifications

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. PI287368785