Senior Program Controls Leader - 9/80 Flexible Schedule

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Town of King (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Danbury, CT seeks a Sr Program Controls Specialist to join the PMO, driving integrated plans from proposal to delivery. You will partner with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers to ensure successful execution of complex defense programs.

The role emphasizes schedule and budget management, EVM awareness, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring of junior staff to achieve on-time, on-budget performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in defense scheduling.
• Experience managing schedules for large programs in defense.
• Proficient with MS Project and EVMS/EVM processes.
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with leadership to align technical, financial, and operational objectives.
• Analyze requirements, milestones, and resource needs to identify critical paths.
• Lead cross-functional coordination for complex delivery schedules.
• Provide schedule guidance to management and customers and optimize performance.
• Coordinate budgeting across program teams and support proposals.
• Mentor junior scheduling professionals.
• Uphold company values and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Scheduling

Program scheduling

EVM knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Danbury, CT seeks a Sr Program Controls Specialist to join the PMO, driving integrated plans from proposal to delivery. You will partner with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers to ensure successful execution of complex defense programs.

The role emphasizes schedule and budget management, EVM awareness, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring of junior staff to achieve on-time, on-budget performance and continuous improvement.