Senior Analyst, Program Control

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Position Summary:

The Program Control team utilizes expertise in cost schedule and business management to maximize successful program performance provide operational awareness to stakeholders and drive value creation across the enterprise. We achieve this through the development of comprehensive program plans performance tracking analysis of program data and timely and accurate reporting of program status information. To this end we identify and reduce program risk and contribute significantly to the early identification of performance concerns.

The Senior Analyst Program Control is responsible for leading cost and schedule management activities across multiple customer programs and serving as a trusted business partner to Program Managers and functional leaders. This role provides advanced financial analysis forecasting and reporting while driving process improvements and supporting strategic decision-making. The position reports to the Director Program Control and works closely with Program Managers functional team members Finance Contracts and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial analysis activities including detailed program cost and schedule reporting forecasting and profitability assessments.
• Develop maintain and review program Estimates at Completion (EACs) budgets resource forecasts and financial plans for complex programs.
• Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) Basis of Estimates (BOEs) Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs) and detailed program budgets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in contract setup and administration by understanding:
  • Contract overview and commercial terms
  • Revenue recognition requirements and performance obligations
  • Project structure requirements
  • Project Account Groups and Project Labor Categories (PLCs)
• Partner with Program Managers to establish financial baselines monitor performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure subcontractor and pass-through activities are appropriately planned funded and tracked throughout the program lifecycle.
• Monitor open commitments milestones deliverables and contractual obligations to ensure program execution aligns with approved plans.
• Develop and maintain invoice schedules and track performance against invoicing milestones.
• Support Program Managers in resolving invoicing and payment issues while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Analyze program performance using earned value schedule cost and operational performance metrics.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Lead program reviews and contribute to monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting activities.
• Support strategic initiatives continuous improvement efforts and the development of program control best practices across the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Accounting or Finance or a related discipline and 8 years of related experience is required or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in CDMO contracting and understanding of GAAP and other contracting and finance/accounting standards. Understanding of revenue recognition standards.
• Requires program control experience working with schedules Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) cost accounting and financial management systems work authorizations process management systems and/or reporting.
• Comprehensive knowledge in scheduling tools such as MS Project Primavera Cobra or others as well MS Office products.
• Prefer experience with SAP SharePoint and other business tools.
• Candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision work independently and as part of a team meeting deadlines with a proactive problem solving approach.

Salary Range:$101000 - $126000

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees medical dental and vision coverage paid PTO and holidays 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore all qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status are strongly encouraged to apply.

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