Staff Program Control Analyst - Neya Systems, an ARA Division

Neya is a leader in advanced robotics developing off-road autonomy for both commercial and defense customers. Our deep domain expertise spans semi-autonomy, autonomy, perception, and mission planning; all of which support a wide range of DoD and commercial thrust areas. Our main center of gravity is in the Pittsburgh area.

Neya Systems is looking for a project analyst with demonstrated experience in program management and analysis. The selected candidate will work closely with Neya’s project managers and principal investigators performing budget analysis, cost projections, man-hour estimates, as well as project reporting for contract and FAR compliance. At a minimum, we are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent, and at least 2 years of related experience. Candidates must be self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and achieve results without close supervision. Additionally, candidates must be organized individuals with excellent attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and the capacity to change priorities quickly and work effectively under deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Selected candidates must be U.S. Citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation.

What You’ll Do:

• Project management/administrative support and coordination to a contract, project, and task(s).
• Assists with control systems, monitoring costs and schedules on contracts
• Controls resource management, requests, and allocations.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets, financial forecasts and schedules for contract work and assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Prepares program and plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Assist in providing interface and coordination for other related programs to organize and review work progress.
• Attend project/program meetings, record meeting minutes and action items
• Manage project subcontracts, monitor subcontractor spending and deliverables
• Track and verify completion of program quality reviews
• Assist in creating subcontracts, and purchase orders for projects, following established company guidelines.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two to four years of related project support or management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience in Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong mathematical and accounting skills.
• Excellent communicator.
• Experience in MS SharePoint or similar file-sharing applications.
• Experience using budgeting and accounting software.
• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

How to Stand Out:

• Current active security clearance.
• At least four years of experience in a project analyst role.
• Experience supporting $10M+ government contracts.
• Experience with federal contracts.
• Training in Project Management

What Makes Neya Unique

• Solve immediate and pressing real-world problems that advance the state-of-the-art
• Work with some of the smartest people in unmanned systems
• Great company culture
• Competitive salary and benefits including 401k, ESOP and company-paid medical, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible hours and working conditions

 

Anticipated salary range: $63,000 - $85,000. Offer may vary depending on experience and skill set.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Experience

Required

• 2 year(s): 2-4 years: Experience supporting project management, accounting, and/or cost analysis

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Finance or related field
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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