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*This role is open at multiple levels. Candidates will be hired at a level consistent with their background and experience.

The Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Compliance Analyst for Textron Systems, is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the 32 EVM guidelines across the company for their assigned programs. This role requires integration with the program teams and acts as a support function providing guidance, training, document review, internal surveillance prep as well as interaction with DCMA, DCAA and customers.

The Program Controls Analyst (EVMS) Compliance Analyst, will be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with EVM guidance across the company. This includes applying project management oversight to assigned projects, developing/designing and implementing new or revised departmental policies, programs, techniques, and methods. Will provide financial and scheduling guidance to Program Management teams through the EV Core Team. Position requires a working knowledge of the Earned Value Management (EVM) Industry Standard, EIA 748 (current version).

Responsibilities include:

Level 2 Responsibilities Include:

• Supports the development and preparation of program baselines and financial forecasts, estimate at complete (EAC) development and reviews, preparation of financial packages, EVMS reporting and compliance support, audit support, baseline development, financial and investigative analysis, and real-time information and analysis to PMs, CAMs and Finance Management.
• Closely supports PM team and collaborates with other functions including scheduling, contracts, procurement, ops finance, and central finance
• Supports Textron Systems EVMS policy, process, tools, training and performance assessment
• Operates within the guidelines of DFAR, and related EVM guidance.
• Provides specialized EVM analysis and develops specialized reports using analytical tools as required
• Reviews BCRs, IPMRs/IPMDARs, VARs, CAPs, WADs for compliance with Textron Systems and Government requirements
• Works across departmental lines to support the implementation of system enhancements to improve the accessibility, accuracy, and reliability of information
• Works closely with cross functional teams and departments to ensure compliance.
• Supports customer audits and reviews. Communicates with DCMA on a regular basis regarding EVMS assessments.
• Leads internal ongoing surveillance in preparation for external customer surveillance
• Required to teach various EVM trainings

Level 3 Responsibilities Include:

• Supports program teams in the development and preparation of program baselines and financial forecasts, estimate at complete (EAC) development and reviews, preparation of financial packages, EVMS reporting and compliance support, audit support, baseline development and internal integrated baseline reviews, financial and investigative analysis, and real-time information and analysis to PMs, CAMs and Finance Management
• Closely supports PM team and collaborates with other functions including scheduling, contracts, procurement and central finance
• Leads and mentors’ financial analysts and program master schedulers
• Supports Textron Systems EVMS policy, process, tools, training and performance assessment in accordance with EVMS 32 guidelines
• Provides specialized EVM analysis and develops specialized reports using analytical tools as required
• Reviews BCRs, CPRs, IPMRs, VARs, CAPs, WADs for compliance with AAI and Government requirements
• Works across departmental lines to support the implementation of system enhancements to improve the accessibility, accuracy and reliability of information
• Supports customer audits and reviews to include program management team preparation for DCMA’s yearly Standard Surveillance Plan

• Communicates with DCMA on a regular basis regarding EVMS assessments

   

   

Pay range for level II is $72,600 - $108,800

Pay range for level III $89800 - $135,600

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role supports the Textron Systems business unit of Textron, Inc. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Job Summary:

The Textron Systems Communications Strategist will partner with the company’s functional teams (i.e., Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Environmental Health & Safety, Supply Chain, Marketing & Communications) as assigned to assist in the development of employee and leader communications campaigns that support Textron Systems’ growth. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, Marketing & Communications, you will support the leaders of your assigned functional teams in two ways:

·       To strategize and continuously improve communications within their organizations for engagement, retention and successful execution

·       To strategize and continuously improve their teams’ communications to the entire business to ensure organizational alignment and successful execution

In addition, our Communications Strategists manage and continuously improve the company’s employee and leader communications channels, including but not limited to e-newsletters, digital signage and print materials. The Communications Strategist will also partner with the broader team to develop and execute external communications efforts, including but not limited to social media & owned content, to support functional team and brand efforts.

Our Communications Strategists also manage the vendors and tools we utilize to support this work, including our email distribution and measurement tool, digital signage solution and others.

Candidates should be detail-oriented and highly motivated, with the ability to think strategically, adapt quickly and work equally effectively individually or as part of a team. Excellent writing, editing and communication skills, as well as analytical abilities, are essential.

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

·       Deliver high-impact, innovative communications, partnering with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging

·       Continuously improve style and format of communications based on our style guide and playbooks and ongoing metrics

·       Lead regular meetings with internal customers to understand and plan ahead of communications needs

·       Create and execute effective, measurable, omnichannel employee and leader communication plans and campaigns to generate alignment and successful execution

·       Actively contribute to other projects, special programs, cross-functional initiatives or tasks as assigned

Who We Are

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services. 

But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.

We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.

Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Director is an advanced technical resource in the principles and application of quality systems and compliance, responsible for developing goals, objectives and the organizations quality strategies. The role executes alignment of procedures, processes and resources related to the Quality Management System and helps drive the Quality Engineering team, a Nondestructive Test Lab, Receiving and In-process Inspection, Calibration and internal auditing in support of the entire Quality Management System. The Quality Assurance Director also serves as a key liaison between Textron Systems and our customers, ensuring that mutual quality interests are aligned to enable product maturation and delivery.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

·       Developing overall culture for continuous improvement in Quality.

·       Promote an “end to end” focus on Lean & Quality from our Suppliers, through our manufacturing processes, and ultimately to our internal and external customers.

·       Ensure all ISO 9001/AS9100 processes are followed, audited and documented showing impartial evidence of compliance.

·       Drive implementation of the Textron Systems Quality Management System (QMS).

·       Drive use of standardized lean and quality tools, share best practices, and benchmark against world class companies to achieve a higher level of Operational Excellence.

·       Evaluate organizational design and recommend improvements to optimize resources

·       Plan, assign and direct work, provide promotional and salary recommendations, coach, train and develop talent and performance manage employees accordingly.

·       Participate in due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

·       Develop and execute roadmap to achieve a long-term Quality vision.

·       Assure the requirements of our ISO 9001/AS9100 and other quality management systems are maintained. This includes quality reporting, corrective/preventative actions, Internal Auditing System and customer complaint tracking.

·       Develop and execute Quality Strategies in support of New Product Development (NPD) that satisfy near term demands of development programs and support a long term vision of transitioning to a full rate production.

·       Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and implement kaizen activities or corrective actions to address quality problem areas/opportunities.

·       Communicate problems & resolutions to customers and senior management.

·       Maintain the Quality score cards by Work Call, Product Family and Supplier.

·       Develop quality plans in support of proposals and awarded programs.

·       Manage Capital, Point of Control, and Expense budgets associated with Quality operations and improvements

·       Develop Quality Cost Bids for proposals as well as initial baseline budgets and estimates to compete for awarded programs.

·       Manage direct and indirect budgets.

·       Exercise timely effective Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis.

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
 

About This Role
Textron Systems is looking for a dedicated Program Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for programs in our Weapons Systems business segment. As a Program Master Scheduler, you will work cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to develop, manage and report on Engineering Development and Production schedules. In this role you’ll also provide and develop scheduling best practices in Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Plan/Schedule compliant to the DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standard. Assist in the development of program baselines, including assigning resources within work-breakdown-structures, assigning earned value methods, and verification of contract budget baseline. 
• In depth knowledge of Organization, Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting and Analysis & Management Reports for EVM SSP guidelines and rules 
• Hold meetings with PMs, CAMs and WPMs to obtain monthly accomplishments and future requirements.
• Establish logic, predecessors and successors, to develop an accurate critical path for a program.
• Develop, update, and maintain schedule performance metrics, related processes and management tools within the business units, including, but not limited to, critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment.
• Advises the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts and risks.
• Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule EVM data. 
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) process reviews.