Program Cost/Schedule Control Analyst I (Entry-Level)

V2X, Inc.; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is seeking a Program Cost/Schedule Control Analyst I to establish and monitor cost control systems, analyze budgets, and ensure funding alignment on government contracts.

You will prepare budgets, schedules, and variances, performing risk assessments to mitigate costs and schedule risks. The role requires 0–3 years of related experience and strong data analysis, communication, and confidentiality skills, with MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to analyze large data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up a cost control system and monitor costs and schedules on contracts.
• Prepare budgets and schedules and perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate costs and scheduling risks.
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining records of expenditures and submitting funding requests to the government.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Confidentiality

Financial understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

About Us:

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• The Program Cost/Schedule Control Analyst I sets up a cost control system, and monitors and controls costs, and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are captured and scheduled. Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program costs and scheduling risks. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing the preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract costs and schedule baselines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
• Experience:
  • 0-3 years of related experience
  • Work history demonstrating the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to manipulate, analyze, and distill large volumes of data.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of the interdependencies of financial accounts and cost and revenue drivers.
  • Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and flexible hours as required.
  • Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instructions.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
• Software:
  • Intermediate to advanced user of MS Excel.
  • Intermediate user of MS PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant experience in a Job Cost Environment.
• Accounting/Finance Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.