Senior Program Controls Lead — Defense PMO (9/80)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Danbury, CT, seeks a Sr Program Controls Specialist to partner with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers. You will develop and maintain integrated program plans, drive successful execution from proposal through delivery, and mentor junior staff.

You will leverage MS Project and EVM principles to manage schedules across large, complex defense initiatives, coordinating across cross-functional teams to optimize program performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in schedules for large defense programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs with MS Project.
• Strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with leadership to align technical, financial, and operational goals.
• Conduct analysis to define requirements, milestones, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional coordination for complex delivery schedules.
• Provide schedule expertise to management and customers and suggest improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Danbury, CT, seeks a Sr Program Controls Specialist to partner with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers. You will develop and maintain integrated program plans, drive successful execution from proposal through delivery, and mentor junior staff.

You will leverage MS Project and EVM principles to manage schedules across large, complex defense initiatives, coordinating across cross-functional teams to optimize program performance.