Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst III

Pace Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 92,117 - 126,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

And more

Job summary

Sierra Space seeks a Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst III to participate in cost and schedule control across contracts requiring validated cost scheduling systems. You will analyze data, prepare reports, and ensure programs stay within negotiated parameters and funding guidelines.

You will assist in budgets, schedules, and financial analyses like funding profiles and variance analysis to support decision-making, maintaining expenditures and reflecting contractual changes in control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is typically required.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in finance/analytical roles.
• Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative roles.
• Experience in finance-related positions 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 Excel's advanced features (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong business analytical skills with data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in cost and schedule control analyses for contracts.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and variance analyses to support program decisions.
• Develop funding profiles and sales outlooks to ensure adequate funding.
• Maintain accurate expenditure records and reflect contractual changes in control systems.
• Monitor outstanding work against contracts to keep baselines realistic.

Skills

Experience (5+ years)

Management consulting

Data analytics

Finance / accounting

Data collection & analysis

Excel advanced (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

DoD/government contracting knowledge

Business analytics

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree with 3+ years of experience

Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sierra Space Careers

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst III is responsible for participating in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system. This role involves performing analyses and preparing reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. The analyst will also participate in the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Additionally, the analyst ensures adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and directing the preparation of contractual changes into control systems. In this role, you will participate in the control of costs and schedules for contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system. You will perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and comply with government cost control guidelines. Contributing to the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work will be a key responsibility. You will assist in financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis, to provide actionable insights for decision-making. Ensuring adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures will be essential to your role. You will direct the preparation of contractual changes into control systems, ensuring they are accurately reflected and managed. Additionally, you will stay aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines, facilitating the successful execution of contractual obligations.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Certification such as CPA, CFA, or PMP.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Proven track record of leading financial projects or teams.
• Strong presentation skills and experience presenting to senior management.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in a leadership role within a finance or accounting team.

Compensation

Pay Range: $92,117.00 - $126,660.50. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package.

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• and more

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight‑proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.