Sr. Program Controls Specialist

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

Job ID: 115143The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Join our Program Management Office (PMO) in Danbury, CT, where you'll play a critical role in supporting complex defense programs that help advance national security. As a Sr Program Controls Specialist, you will partner closely with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers to develop and maintain integrated program plans that drive successful execution from proposal through delivery.

Job 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience developing 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.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• a company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• a 401(k) savings plan
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.#NPS