General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

This is a dynamic, high visibility position in the Business Administration department of EMS to:complete year-end budget and quarterly re-forecasting of the $94M Discretionary budget for Bids & Proposals, IRAD and Marketing programstrack, analyze and report on discretionary projects of varying contract type, size, and complexitypresent monthly performance and status of Discretionary programs to senior leadershipwork in a team environment with technical, financial, and management staff to track new programs in the EMS Discretionary pipelineinteract with management and Program Managers to establish and maintain cost baselines and perform EAC’sassist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionariesperform related variance analysis, and work with program and project managers to ensure uniform application of proceduresDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for EMS discretionary programs - monitor, analyze and report to those benchmarks.Track subcontractor status and material receipts and open commitments.Monitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization and charge accounts.Give visibility to anticipated year-end spend (EAC) to evaluate programs’ pace in meeting or exceeding budget benchmarksTrack the status of procurements for the purposes of cost reporting.Variance analysis including supporting Program Review presentationsAssist program managers with cost reduction efforts including early identification of forecast shortfalls and the timely execution of countermeasures developed during the EAC and variance analysis process.Interface with operating and support groups to collect data for preparation of reports.Provide task leaders and program managers with clear, timely and accurate information and make recommendations with which to make decisions.Act as Program Management's business partner and aid them in achieving programmatic and financial targets and goals.Assist in the development of reporting procedures to evaluate project status and valuation of work in progress.May contribute to the preparation of cost/schedule, variance and earned value reports/analysis.Utilize experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting.Develop standard and ad hoc reportsIdentify issues, exceptions, and variances and investigate to determine causesDevelop solutions to moderately complex issuesAct as liaison between EMS and Corporate Finance to facilitate the timely processing of memberships, sponsorships and consulting agreements.Approve company-wide requests for PC related hardware working with IT to insure proper utilization of inventory.Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.Follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.Perform other duties as assigned or required.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.