Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst - Earned Value

About The Role

The Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst – Earned Value, is responsible for leading the planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects. This role involves performing detailed analyses and preparing comprehensive reports to ensure that programs are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. The analyst will also lead the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work and perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Additionally, the analyst ensures adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and directing the preparation of contractual changes into control systems. This role requires recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects.
• Perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive reports to ensure that programs are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Lead the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work.
• Perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Ensure adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures.
• Direct the preparation of contractual changes into control systems.
• Stay aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field (or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
• Experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts, or Procurement Financial Analysis.
• Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
• Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.
• Knowledge of EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, CV, SV, BAC, EAC, VAC, TCPI).
• Proficiency with EVM tools and software (Deltek Cobra, MS Project).
• Experience with cost estimation and forecasting techniques.
• Experience in variance analysis and communication (Root Cause, Impact, Corrective Action).
• Experience with government contracts (particularly defense/aerospace).
• Familiarity with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS Guidelines.
• Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
• Experience with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) deliverable.
• Experience with Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) deliverable.
• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Certification: PMP, CPA, or CFA.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale projects or programs.
• Strong presentation skills and experience presenting to senior management.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in a leadership role within a finance or program management team.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.

Benefits

• Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Elevate Your Career At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
• We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Company Information

• Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components.
• We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Contact Information

• Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
• Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
• Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.