Program Controls Analyst

About the role

As a Program Controls Analyst, you will be a key member of Moog's Space and Defense team, reporting to the Finance and Analysis Manager. This Program Controls Analyst is a high-impact position where you'll provide expert planning, scheduling, cost control, Earned Value reporting, and governance support—ensuring program teams are working to a robust baseline underpinned by accurate data and strong analytical insight. This role sits in East Aurora, NY (hybrid work schedule available).

Key responsibilities

• Assisting in developing and maintaining integrated program schedules, ensuring robust logic, dependencies, and critical paths
• Performing schedule analysis, progress measurement, and performance forecasting
• Assisting in conducting detailed cost variance analysis and Earned Value Management assessments
• Assisting in leading the consolidation of schedule, cost, risk, and milestone data into accurate, timely management reporting
• Maintain and analyze RAID information, highlighting emerging risks and variances early
• Assisting in ensuring the program aligns with organizational controls standards and governance expectations
• Contributing to the development and rollout of improved controls processes, tools, and templates
• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, analytical rigor, and effective stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field
• 5+ years relevant professional experience
• 1+ years Earned Value Management experience
• Demonstrated experience in project/program controls, planning, PMO, cost engineering, or a related analytical discipline
• Proficiency with scheduling and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Deltek Open Plan) preferred
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar visualization tools
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong numerical and data-interpretation capability
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
• Ability to travel up to 5% (as needed)

Benefits

• Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values, enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities
• Additional site-specific benefits available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more

Pay

Buffalo, NY $80,000.00–$110,000.00 Annually