Business & Planning Analyst 3
This Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) position has a unique opportunity to support the Rates Management organization within BT&E Finance. This position requires flexibility to changing environments and developing new processes. The prime responsibility will be to help build rate models using Regression modeling and analysis, Excel, Access, VISTA, CMART reporting, COGNOS, build PowerPoint presentations, with other tools & processes in support of the Labor Rating process. In addition, supporting base and expense Basis of Estimate analysis and the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) process is executed to meet requirements from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)/Division Administrative Contracting Officer (DACO). Brainstorming together in a team environment at different locations is a major aspect of this position. Being able to ask pertinent questions, dig for answers, analyze and compare data, review variance analysis and manage workload is a large component of working in the Rate Management group.
The organization is looking for a positive person who works well across Finance functions between EO&T (Engineering Operations & Technology) and BT&E, dedicated to team success. This position is challenging and opens to transfer as soon as possible, if selected. General expectations of a level three are as follows: Initiates analysis of financial statements and associated risks. Develops Estimates at Completion (EACs) and financial and/or resource forecasts. Develops, reviews, analyzes and maintains cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines and variance analyses. Defines and communicates cost and/or schedule trends and quantifies cost and/or schedule. Compiles data from multiple sources and develops reports to meet stringent reporting. Develops strategic plans and business cases using appropriate financial indices. Collects and documents requirements for training, processes and new tool development or enhancement. Works under general direction. Some overtime is required. Manager is located in Puget Sound.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Build Positive Relationships
Builds effective working relationships within the work group, with interorganizational employees, and occasionally with external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group, with other employees, and occasionally with external customers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Business (Financial) Acumen
Accurately performs quantitative financial calculations and/or understands the implications of financial graphs, charts, tables, etc. on own work group, other work groups, and occasionally on external customers. Integrates financial data effectively allowing for the identification of key issues, decision-making criteria, and the determination of strategies and plans for own work group, other work groups, and occasionally with external customers. Contributes to appropriate financial strategies and systems to maximize cash flow and limit risk to the organization.
• Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Contributing To Team Success
Makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, other internal employees, and occasionally external customers for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents; shares important or relevant information with the team; adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
• Customer Focus
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.
• Boeing Knowledge
Complete knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation.
• Forecast Analysis
Complete knowledge of forecast analysis. This may include, rates (production, overhead, usage), resource staffing, long range business plan, estimates at complete (EAC), company accounting, customer payment schedules, and contractual requirements to develop and maintain forecasts.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience with Regression Modeling and Analysis?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Finance experience in developing labor rates, allocations, forecasts, estimates and variance analysis.
- Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
- Division Finance
- Program Bt&E Finance
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/06/2012
