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The Gogo CONTRACT Project Control Analyst will provide support for the Air to Ground (ATG) network and teams in North America. You will work closely with construction managers, field engineers, network engineers, RF engineers as well as the accounting and finance teams. The areas of support will include planning and scheduling, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, coordination and integration of efforts across the teams to improve the projects financial performance according to build plans.
You will be the center point of information management for field operations, construction, data centers, and more; with activities including assisting in developing & managing trackers, working in the financial system to track costs (Business Central), purchase orders and invoices. You must demonstrate the ability to learn new systems and have a talent to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, vendors, accounting and finance.
COME ON BOARD THE GOGO PROJECT CONTROL TEAM!
1099 contract not available. This is a W-2 position through a third party company.
How will you make a difference?
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Manage various work efforts against approved build plan and provide regular status reports of progress
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Communicate, maintain and report project schedules, monthly accruals and quarterly forecasts
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Administer logistics support including PQ coordination, non-PO invoices, fixed Asset management, transfer orders, backhaul management, packaging requirements, shipping documentation, and freight and site maintenance invoice payments
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Overseejobs, fixed asset and transfer orders in Navision, support cell site audits, inventory and WIP reconciliation as well as cleanup activities to capture the correct costs allocations
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Assist with pricing inputs and cost analysis on vendor quotes and Statement of Work proposal reviews
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Train and assist peers with finance questions and system concerns
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Support the Program Managers with the preparation of yearly, quarterly, or monthly budget worksheets to meet departments’ budget and reporting requirements
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Coordinate financial paperwork flow related to purchase orders and invoices using EXCEL and Business Central
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Work with the Program Managers to develop reports, tracking methods, and support the definition of processes within the team
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Recommend process improvements plans, areas of efficiencies and automations
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Help with monthly recurring charges for cell site lease, backhaul, maintenance, hardware and software services per the contract. Support reconciliation, true-up, dispute and billing credits
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree with a Business Administration focus is preferred, or equivalent work experience
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2-5 years’ work experience as an Analyst
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1-2 years’ Accounting or Finance experience
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This will be a 6 month contract to start
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Must be able to work from the Chicago office a minimum of 3 days per week
Required Skills, Experience and Talents
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Advance knowledge of Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, formulas and charts) and other MS Office Suite products
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Deep knowledge of ERP and MRP systems
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Aptitude to lead project management activities
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Ability to write coherent routine reports and effective business letters
Preferred Skills, Experience and Talents
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Talent to listen, discern and resolve issues with a sense of urgency
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Excellent attention to detail
Equal Pay Disclosure(s)
Base Pay:
0.00 - 0.00
Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:
Not Eligible
Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:
No
Benefits:
Satcom Direct offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.satcomdirect.com/careers.
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Satcom Direct is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.
Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.
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