Senior Program Controls Analyst

Overview

An innovative defense, national security, and space technology organization is seeking a Senior Program Controls Analyst to join their Program Planning & Controls team. This role supports a dynamic portfolio of programs serving DoD, NASA, and commercial customers, including Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and ANSI/EIA-748-compliant Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) contracts. The position is remote and reports to the Senior Business Operations Manager within the Business Operations department.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze time-phased cost baselines, actuals, and forecasts aligned with program schedules, applying appropriate rigor based on contract type (commercial, FFP, Cost-Plus, EVMS-compliant).
• Support development of Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) and facilitate Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) as required.
• Prepare and analyze program performance metrics such as BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Collaborate with Program Controls Scheduler to ensure effective cost-schedule integration and accurate performance measurement and reporting, including EVMS reports.
• Interface with corporate finance to align program reporting and forecasting with business objectives and financial planning cycles.
• Ensure program-level tools and processes meet financial reporting, forecasting, and control requirements.
• Work with Program Managers, CAMs, Engineering, Contracts, and Procurement to develop and validate Estimates to Complete (ETC).
• Monitor, analyze, and report program performance using metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and trend analysis.
• Support proposal development by preparing cost volumes, Basis of Estimate (BOE), and integrating schedule and cost planning.
• Assist with internal and customer-facing reviews, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs), financial reviews, and customer data calls.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of cost control processes, reporting standards, and tool integrations.
• Collaborate with department management to drive training and development of Program Planning & Controls analysts and support EVM policy and system/tool implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in program controls, cost analysis, or financial planning within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex technical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in program cost control, performance measurement, and earned value analysis in aerospace or defense programs.
• Familiarity with corporate finance planning cycles, budgeting, and forecasting in a programmatic context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cost reporting tools, and working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 compliance.
• Effective communication skills with both technical program teams and business/finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ForProject, Deltek Cobra, wInsight, EVMS, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to support tool integration and process improvement initiatives across cost, schedule, and finance systems.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as NetSuite.
• Experience interfacing between program-level and enterprise-level finance functions.
• Knowledge of NASA, DoD, or commercial aerospace program control environments.
• Understanding of IPMR Formats 1–7, customer reporting requirements, and audit readiness.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing, BOE development, and transition from pursuit to execution.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $95,000–$135,000, dependent on experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and excludes benefits or bonuses.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant employer premium contributions.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

Location

• Remote position.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR and EAR), including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Eligibility to obtain required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce is required.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics by law.

This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Management reserves the right to modify the scope of work at any time without prior notice.