Program Controls Analyst

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Program Controls Analyst. The role entails managing program cost and schedule integration, ensuring effective planning across multiple defense, NASA, and commercial programs.

The ideal candidate has experience in program controls, cost analysis, or financial planning, preferably in aerospace or defense. Key benefits include flexible time off and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in program controls or cost analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management and ANSI/EIA-748 compliance.
• Familiarity with corporate finance planning cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze cost baselines and forecasts.
• Prepare program performance metrics and reports.
• Interface with finance for program reporting alignment.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial planning

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Microsoft Excel

Cost reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Microsoft Project

Job description

Voyager Technologies is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. The Program Controls Analyst role ensures cost‑schedule integration, effective program planning, and disciplined execution across multiple DoD, NASA, and commercial programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze time‑phased cost baselines, actuals, and forecasts aligned with program schedules for various contract types.
• Support the development of Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) and facilitate Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
• Prepare and analyze program performance metrics (BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, variance analysis, Estimate at Completion).
• Collaborate with the Program Controls Scheduler to ensure effective cost‑schedule integration and accurate reporting, including complete EVMS reports when required.
• Interface with corporate finance to align program reporting and forecasting with business objectives and financial planning cycles.
• Ensure program‑level tools and processes meet business financial reporting, forecasting, and control needs.
• Interface 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, BOEs, and schedule and cost planning integration.
• Support internal and customer‑facing reviews, including PMRs, financial reviews, and customer data calls.
• Contribute to developing and improving cost control processes, reporting standards, and tool integrations.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more 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.
• Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA‑748 compliance.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Discounts and flexible options for gym memberships.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match up to 8% of contributions.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well‑being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $115,000 (base salary only). The range may be adjusted in the future based on experience, skills, and location.