Senior Program Cost & Scheduling Leader

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Manager of Program Cost Schedule and Controls based in Colorado to drive excellence in financial and schedule management across mission‑critical programs. You will oversee contract performance, implement validated cost control systems, and ensure projects meet budgets while delivering value to customers.

This role emphasizes leadership, data‑driven decision making, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 6+ years, OR PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in government contracting requirements and cost control guidelines.
• Outstanding analytical abilities and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Powerful communication style and inspirational leadership approach.
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Champion the implementation of cutting‑edge cost schedule control systems that revolutionize contract management.
• Transform complex data into powerful, actionable reports that showcase cost and schedule performance.
• Orchestrate the development of budgets and schedules that set the foundation for program success.
• Deliver financial analyses including funding profiles, revenue and cash forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Masterfully integrate contractual changes into control systems with precision and foresight.
• Proactively monitor contract performance to maintain optimal cost and schedule baselines.
• Inspire and develop a high‑performing team of program cost and control professionals.
• Foster powerful relationships with program managers, finance teams, and customer representatives.
• Take ownership of challenging assignments with the autonomy to drive exceptional results.
• Recommend bold, strategic modifications to operating policies that drive efficiency.
• Achieve breakthrough results by leveraging the talents of your team members, encouraging creativity and independence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor providing expert guidance.
• Step in with decisive action when needed to overcome obstacles and ensure project success.
• Deliver the powerful combination of on‑time completion and budget adherence.

Skills

Government contracting requirements

Cost control guidelines

Analytical abilities

Creative problem solving

Communication and leadership

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Admin/Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

IPMR/IMPDAR Earned Value reporting

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Manager of Program Cost Schedule and Controls based in Colorado to drive excellence in financial and schedule management across mission‑critical programs. You will oversee contract performance, implement validated cost control systems, and ensure projects meet budgets while delivering value to customers.

This role emphasizes leadership, data‑driven decision making, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.