Business & Planning Analyst 1\2
Collects, compiles and reconciles data from multiple sources and performs general support of financial and/or resource forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EACs). Performs general analysis of financial statements and associated risks/opportunities. Maintains cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines and assists with preparing variance analyses. Performs recurring tasks such as establishing charge line information, preparing and/or supporting various work authorizations and work package development/maintenance. Reconciles data discrepancies and corrects errors in cost charging for narrow segment of statement of work. Runs routine weekly/monthly reports. Gathers and tracks operating group or division metrics related to tools, processes and training. Records problems/issues identified by tool and process users and tracks resolution. Updates process and tool documentation as directed. Works under general supervision.
Competencies
General• Build Positive Relationships
Tries to build effective working relationships with fellow work group members. Asks for and provides information to clarify situations. Tries to expand on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on work group goals rather than on own goals. Seeks agreement from fellow work group members to support ideas; explains value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people in work group feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions (enhances self-esteem, empathizes, involves, discloses, supports).
• Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.
• Managing Work
Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks within own work group; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Tries to ensure that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Has a general understanding of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Generally uses time effectively and usually prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
• Budgeting & Estimating
Basic - Basic knowledge of budgeting tools (e.g., cost benefit analysis, estimates-at-completion [EAC], management estimate-at-completion [MEAC]) and estimating techniques (e.g., improvement curve theory, parametric estimates, standard hour estimates, zero-base estimates).
Preferred - General knowledge of budgeting tools (e.g., cost benefit analysis, estimates-at-completion [EAC], management estimate-at-completion [MEAC]) and estimating techniques (e.g., improvement curve theory, parametric estimates, standard hour estimates, zero-base estimates).
• Forecast Analysis
Basic - Basic knowledge of principles 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.
Preferred - General knowledge of principles 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 meet the minimum criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 1 - Bachelor's degree. Level 2 - Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
This position may be located within any military or commercial program at the San Antonio site.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Global Services & Support
- Program Mm & U
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/16/2012
