Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation seeks an experienced Sr Program Planning Scheduling & Control Analyst to lead planning and scheduling for complex space programs. You will prepare budgets, analyze funding profiles, and ensure adherence to government cost controls while guiding teams to success.

The role emphasizes mentorship, accurate expenditure tracking, and alignment with organizational goals. Strong Excel, governance knowledge, and DoD contracting familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience)
• Typically 5+ years of related experience
• Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative/analytical roles in business, program, or operations management
• Experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts, or Procurement Financial Analysis
• Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data
• Experience with advanced features in Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.)
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects
• Perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive reports to ensure programs stay within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Lead the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work
• Conduct financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Ensure adequate funding is available by maintaining records of expenditures and directing contractual changes into control systems
• Maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines to support program success
• Lead and mentor team members to foster professional growth and effective execution

Skills

Data analysis

Financial analysis

DoD contracting knowledge

Project management

Excel advanced skills

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Advanced degree in finance/accounting (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Sierra Space

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About The Role

The Sr Program Planning Scheduling & Control Analyst is responsible for leading the planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects. This role involves performing detailed analyses and preparing comprehensive reports to ensure that programs are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. The analyst will also lead the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work and perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Additionally, the analyst ensures adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and directing the preparation of contractual changes into control systems. This role requires recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally. In this role, you will lead the planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. You will perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive reports to ensure that programs remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and comply with government cost control guidelines. Leading the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work will be a key responsibility. You will conduct financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis, to provide actionable insights and support informed decision-making. Ensuring adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures will be essential to your role. You will direct the preparation of contractual changes into control systems, ensuring they are accurately reflected and managed. Staying aware of outstanding work against each contract, you will maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines to support program success. Additionally, you will lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and ensure the effective execution of responsibilities.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field (or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
• Experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts, or Procurement Financial Analysis.
• Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
• Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Certification: PMP, CPA, or CFA.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale projects or programs.
• Strong presentation skills and experience presenting to senior management.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in a leadership role within a finance or program management team.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.

Compensation

Pay Range: $116,697.00 - $160,457.25 Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more. Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.