Senior Space Program Controller & Financial Lead

Quantum Space; Rockville, Hawthorne (MD, CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking a motivated Project Controller to drive financial governance across multiple spacecraft development programs. You will establish budgets, monitor baselines, and forecast performance while partnering with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and experience with scheduling tools in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in project controls, program finance, cost management, or related roles.
• Experience supporting engineering/aerospace/defense/manufacturing/tech programs.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills; advanced Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience using project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira or similar).
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate across technical, business, and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project budgets, schedules, and cost baselines for spacecraft development programs.
• Partner with Program Managers to set performance metrics, milestones, and execution plans.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance against baselines; identify risks and corrective actions.
• Prepare forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), cash flow projections, and financial analyses.
• Track expenditures, labor utilization, commitments, and overall financial performance throughout the lifecycle.
• Support monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive reviews.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering/PM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Jira

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantum Space is seeking a motivated Project Controller to drive financial governance across multiple spacecraft development programs. You will establish budgets, monitor baselines, and forecast performance while partnering with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and experience with scheduling tools in a fast-paced aerospace environment.