Program Controller

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Project Controller to support the successful planning, execution, and financial performance of our spacecraft development and mission programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and cost baselines across multiple spacecraft development programs
• Partner with Program Managers to establish project performance metrics, milestones, and execution plans
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and technical performance against approved baselines while identifying risks, trends, and corrective actions
• Prepare project forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), cash flow projections, and financial analyses supporting program execution
• Track project expenditures, labor utilization, commitments, and overall financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Support monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, executive reviews, and business performance reporting
• Generate program dashboards, executive briefings, and performance metrics that provide leadership with timely, data-driven insights
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and performance measurement where applicable
• Maintain project data integrity across planning, scheduling, financial, and reporting systems
• Identify and assess project risks related to cost, schedule, scope, resources, and engineering changes while supporting mitigation planning
• Evaluate the financial and programmatic impacts of contract modifications, engineering changes, and strategic decisions
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance teams to support successful program execution
• Support customer reporting requirements for government and commercial contracts
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes, financial reporting, forecasting methodologies, and program management best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, program finance, cost management, project management, or related disciplines
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Experience using project scheduling and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and executive teams

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex engineering, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology development programs
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Experience using project scheduling and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and executive teams

Skills

• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Experience using project scheduling and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and executive teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation
• Location: Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA
• Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Pay

• The salary range for this role is determined based on a variety of factors including work experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, critical skills, and business considerations.
• Hightly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

Schedule

• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.