Program Business Analyst

Category: Program Business Management

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret / Ability to get Program Access

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Scaled Composites is seeking a Program Business Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the assigned PBM/Project Engineer in developing a program schedule as required.
• Supporting the PBM in setting up an Earned Value (EV) report for monthly reporting, populating the report, and explaining any variances.
• Tracking and reporting program cash flow forecasts to the PBM in support of the accounting department or program funding requirements.
• Supporting the PBM with monthly progress reports from program personnel; updating the program schedule and EV reports as required.
• Supporting the PBM with forecasting staffing / budget and placing material purchase orders.
• Understanding the full concept of a program to aid in gathering data, analyzing information, and formulating plans.
• Actively listening, interpreting, and retaining both written and verbal work instructions

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Highly organized with the ability to maximize use of time, take reliable notes, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to make sound decisions based on available information.
• Strong fundamental math skills to include but not limited to: the ability to develop ratios between sets of data and understand their significance to a problem, the mechanics of earned value, and budgeting concepts.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project or ability to become proficient.
• Degree in Business Administration or Business Management is strongly desired.

Essential Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
• Must be able to read and understand SDS