Lead Program Performance Management Analyst

Job Description:

Provides experienced program performance management surge support across one or more programs. Supports the integration and analysis of cost, schedule, and performance data to provide program leadership with accurate and actionable insights into program execution. Leverage expertise to strengthen performance management processes and provide training to PPM analysts, Program Managers, and Control Account Managers.

Key Responsibilities :

• •Analyze program cost, schedule, and technical performance to identify trends and emerging risks.
• •Evaluate performance metrics to assess program health and provide actionable recommendations.
• •Support EAC development and evaluate realism of forecasts.
• •Identify performance measurement issues and data anomalies.
• •Review Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project Server for logic, critical path, schedule performance, and forecast realism.
• •Support integration of schedule, cost, and resource data to improve performance visibility.
• •Train and mentor Program Managers, and Control Account Managers on program performance.
• •Train and mentor PPM analysts on schedule principles in Project Server.
• •Train and mentor PPM analysts on EV principles and data integration and validation in Cobra.

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

• •Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in program performance management.
• •Demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS principles and performance measurement techniques.
• •Experience analyzing cost and schedule variances and supporting EAC assessments.
• •Experience reviewing Integrated Master Schedules in Project.
• •Experience with data integration in Deltek Cobra.
• •Ability to work independently and manage priorities within a part-time schedule.
• •Strong working knowledge of EVM.
• •Strong working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedules.
• •Strong working knowledge of Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and program performance reporting.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.