Earned Value Management Analyst (TS/SCI)

Please review the job details below.

Maxar is seeking an Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst to join our newly expanded, highly visible, long-term contract in our Sensor Programs group. Maxar Technologies is part of the new space economy. We provide vertically integrated capabilities in satellite technology, development and operations; innovations in Earth observation; advanced geospatial analytics and insights from machine learning. The world’s foremost businesses and governments trust us to solve their mission-critical challenges.

Maxar’s Defense & Space Line of Business is challenging, impactful and mission critical. Your proven record of cost, schedule, and technical performance management of large, multi-year prime contracts will lead this team into new opportunities to connect Maxar's products and services with efforts that directly impact National Security.

As an EVM Analyst within Maxar's Defense & Space Line of Business, you will provide contract/program cost and schedule management and analysis for new and mature software-based programs typically valued over $30M per year. As an individual contributor taking direction from the Program Manager, and in collaboration with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) and a Master Scheduler, you’ll develop the program time-phased cost and schedule baseline within the contract parameters and Maxar’s Earned Value Management System (EVMS). 

Responsibilities:

System Setup

• Develop/update agile software integration approaches for the program with the EVM System Description.

• Develop/update plan for EVMS process updates for program compliance.  

• Develop/update the program time-phased cost and schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team to meet all contract and program objectives. 

Operations 

• Train and mentor Program staff and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) on EVM. 

• Lead plans and preparation and execution of the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) – one time or yearly depending on the program requirements – and other program review documents. 

• Update program time-phased budget and required documents associated with internal and contract changes. 

Analysis

• Continually advise and collaborate with program teams for EVM, ensuring consistent application of the process and accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and consistency of data: WBS, Schedule, Cost Plans, Baselines to include Rolling Wave Plans, Risk Analysis. 

• Identify significant variances; identify the tasks that contribute to threshold variances. 

• Collect and analyze program performance data (historical and predictive), review performance trends, and monitor the contract/program Estimate at Complete and schedule completion date. 

• Review results and make recommendations to the Program Manager and CAMs. 

Compliance

• Analyze risks and opportunities within the program schedule and customer schedule. 

• Work with Finance ensuring they get accurate and timely data to create the program EVM CDRLs and other customer required documents. 

• Coordinate contract/program Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) and Management Reserve data with Finance organization as input into business financial commitments. 

Benefits:

• Work-life balance to include flexible working opportunities and generous time off.

• Family-first benefits like adoption reimbursement, pet insurance and mental health resources.

• Educational perks such as student loan repayment, paid certifications and tuition reimbursement.

• Career growth opportunities including an internal mobility program and leadership training and development.

• Diversified healthcare and investment options including multiple medical plans, and 401(k).

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship and an active/current TS/SCI clearance.  

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 5+ years of program-management-level financial analysis and reporting experience. 

• Demonstrated experience applying the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles. 

• EVM scheduling tool experience.

• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

• Experience working under pressure and under challenging deadlines of quick turnaround proposals. 

• Ability to analyze, organize and summarize data to ensure accurate records and reporting are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Ability to work within time constraints and adjust well in constantly changing environments and circumstances. 

• Must be willing to travel to customer, subcontractor, and other Maxar locations, as necessary (time-demand variable based on candidate location).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree.

• Experience working with agile software teams fielding enterprise systems for Government clients.

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member with Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Subcontract Management, and Quality Assurance. 

• Solid interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people including the customer’s program office team and budget analysts to foster an environment of trust and collaboration. 

• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 

#LI-CJ1

#cjpost

Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$132,000.00 - $220,000.00 annually.

 

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.