Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst to lead planning and scheduling for complex space programs, ensuring programs stay within negotiated parameters and government cost controls. You will develop budgets, perform financial analyses, and ensure funding availability while guiding a project team.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience with DoD contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or higher.
• 5+ years of related experience in finance, program management, or cost/schedule control.
• Experience with DoD/government contracting policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling for complex programs and projects.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for all contract work.
• Perform financial analyses including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Maintain contract cost and schedule baselines and ensure funding availability.
• Mentor team members and drive execution.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

ERP systems

Power BI / data tools

Job description

## Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control AnalystApply: Louisville, CO: Centennial, CO: Full time: Posted Today: R26261# **Sierra Space Careers:**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 - $160,457.25Your 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.*Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is* *identified.*