Senior Program Controls Lead - Defense PMO (9/80 Flex)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

Flexible work arrangements (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Danbury, CT seeks a Sr Program Controls Specialist to develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets across complex defense programs.

You will partner with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers to drive execution from proposal through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage technical, financial, and operational objectives, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience building and managing schedules for large, complex programs in the defense industry
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project planning and scheduling tools.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles or related program management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex program requirements.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments involving engineering, finance, operations, and customer teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets to support contractual requirements across multiple programs and large, complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with program leadership to establish executable plans that align technical, financial, and operational objectives.
• Conduct detailed analysis and research to define program requirements, milestones, resource needs, and critical paths.
• Lead coordination efforts across cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of complex delivery schedules.
• Provide schedule and planning expertise to management and customers, recommending modifications and solutions that optimize program performance.
• Maintaining schedule status and health in Microsoft Project Adhere to business rhythms for Estimate at Complete process, interacting with control account managers and supporting program manager
• Coordinate budget planning and tracking activities across program teams.
• Support proposal and capture efforts by developing schedules, identifying risks, and recommending effective execution strategies.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior scheduling and project planning professionals.
• Champion organizational values while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Project

EVM

Schedule development

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Danbury, CT seeks a Sr Program Controls Specialist to develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets across complex defense programs.

You will partner with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers to drive execution from proposal through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage technical, financial, and operational objectives, and mentor junior staff.