Intermediate Cost and Schedule Controller

MDA Space; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Cost and Schedule Analyst to develop, update and monitor a program Performance Measurement Baseline, ensuring timely cost and schedule analyses to optimize profitability.

You will collaborate with the Program Manager to build WBS/CCN, establish PMB, monitor CSPs, forecast EACs, perform risk and procurement assessments, and provide EV‑oriented reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Mathematics.
• Minimum 2+ years of planner/scheduler experience.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and project performance reporting.
• Familiarity with PMBOK or AACE Total Cost Management.
• Experience with scheduling tools and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Program Manager to understand the execution plan and develop an integrated, resource-loaded schedule.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Accounts (CCN).
• Establish and maintain the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Incorporate CSPs and update PMB with scope changes.
• Monitor and forecast milestones for customers and suppliers.
• Conduct program procurement and risk assessments.
• Maintain detailed costs/schedules on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Establish forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC) monthly.
• Provide detailed C/S variance analysis and EV indexes.
• Identify issues and support corrective actions.
• Support cost estimation and pricing efforts for front-end business.
• Provide planning, scheduling, financial, and risk mitigation services to stakeholders.
• Alert management about potential issues and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Earned Value Management

PMBOK Principles

MS Project

ERP Knowledge

Cost & Schedule Analysis

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Mathematics

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role:

As our Intermediate Cost and Schedule Analyst, you will be reporting to the PP&C Manager. The role is responsible for developing, updating, and monitoring a program Performance Measurement Baseline, to ensure that timely and accurate cost and schedule analysis is performed to optimize profitability. This role demands strong technical skills in Planning, Scheduling, and Program Management principle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Program Manager to understand program execution plan and transition into an integrated, resource-loaded schedule
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Accounts (CCN)
• Establish and maintain the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
• Maintain the PMB with the incorporation of any Approval Change of Scope (CSPs).
• Monitor and forecast customer and supplier milestones
• Conduct program procurement assessment
• Conduct program risk assessment
• Maintain and monitor detailed Costs/Schedules (C/S) on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, and quarterly).
• Establish new forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC) on a regular basis (monthly).
• Provide detailed C/S variance analysis and C/S performance indexes from the Earned Value application principles.
• Identify potential problem areas and support any corrective actions, when required.
• Support front-end-of-the-business through cost estimation and pricing projects.
• Provide reliable planning, scheduling, financial, performance measurement and risk mitigation services to company’s stakeholders in order to achieve optimal profitability.
• Alert program managers and senior management about potential issues ahead of execution based on trends and propose corrective actions.

Job Education and Experience:

• Graduate in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Mathematics
• Minimum 2+ years of industry experience in a planner/scheduler role or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management, project performance reporting and articulately explain variances and propose corrective actions
• Strong understanding of PMBOK principles from PMI or Total Cost Management of AACE.
• Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) from AACE or CAPM (PMI) accreditation is desirable.
• General knowledge of contract terms & conditions and their relation to project accounting and planning.
• General knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Working experience of Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools, Risk tools, MS Excel, and ERP system

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Benefits Statement

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

Salary:

The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate