Program Control Analyst

Spacesystemsintegration; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacesystemsintegration is seeking a Program Control Analyst in El Segundo, CA, to ensure effective program execution and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 years of aerospace/defense program operations experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

This role involves leading vendor meetings, managing contractual obligations, and monitoring vendor performance. An active TS clearance is required, and the position includes occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in aerospace/defense program operations.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI required.
• Good understanding of System Engineering process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily program execution activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with program vendors.
• Lead recurring interface meetings and technical working groups.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Master's degree in engineering, business, or related discipline

Job description

Role Overview

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. SSI is seeking a Program Control Analyst for a role in El Segundo, CA to support our Customer. This role serves as a key interface between the program office and external vendors, ensuring smooth coordination, clear communication, and disciplined execution of joint activities. Occasional travel required as needed.

Program & Execution

• Coordinate daily program execution activities across disciplines, ensuring alignment with program objectives, constraints, and milestones.
• Support risk, issue, and opportunity management processes in accordance with program baselines and internal management practices.
• Facilitate information exchange standards and communication structures consistent with expectations outlined within broader program charters.

Vendor & Stakeholder Interface

• Serve as the primary day to day liaison with program vendors, subcontractors, and mission partners.
• Coordinate vendor deliverables, track performance, and elevate issues requiring leadership decision.
• Plan and execute joint program office-vendor activities (e.g., technical exchanges, reviews, on site evaluations).
• Ensure vendor actions remain compliant with contractual obligations, interface agreements, and program execution frameworks.

Communication & Coordination

• Lead recurring interface meetings, technical working groups, and synchronization events with vendors and internal members.
• Prepare and deliver status updates, coordination reports, and readouts for program leadership.
• Consolidate technical, schedule, and operational inputs into integrated program communications.

Execution Oversight & Controls

• Monitor vendor adherence to schedules, requirements, and technical performance.
• Support configuration management, action item tracking, and integration activities consistent with multi-team operational frameworks.
• Work across engineering, program control, security, logistics, and mission assurance areas to ensure vendor alignment with program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, program/project management, or related field with at least 9 years of experience in aerospace/defense program operations, vendor management, or IPT coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional activities and manage vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of how budget, schedule, and technical issues impact program execution and be able to recommend resolution and mitigation plans.
• Good understanding of basic System Engineering process and major milestones.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Travel is 25%.
• Master's degree in engineering, business, systems management, or related discipline.
• Experience with government space programs or classified acquisition environments.
• Familiarity with structured IPT execution approaches similar to those used across space industries.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.