Analyst III: Cost & Schedule Control

sierraspace; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match up to 150% (up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off — 3 weeks

Job summary

Sierra Space is hiring a Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst III to help manage costs and schedules on contracts with validated cost scheduling controls. You will analyze data, prepare reports, and assist in budgeting and funding analyses to support decision-making.

The role requires tracking expenditures and incorporating contractual changes into control systems. You will ensure contracts stay within negotiated parameters and comply with government cost control guidelines, contributing to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Control costs and schedules for contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated and government cost control guidelines.
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work.
• Assist in financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Ensure adequate funding by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and directing changes into control systems.
• Stay aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic baselines.

Skills

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Data communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sierra Space is hiring a Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst III to help manage costs and schedules on contracts with validated cost scheduling controls. You will analyze data, prepare reports, and assist in budgeting and funding analyses to support decision-making.

The role requires tracking expenditures and incorporating contractual changes into control systems. You will ensure contracts stay within negotiated parameters and comply with government cost control guidelines, contributing to