Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst - Earned Value

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 116,697 - 160,457; 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 Senior Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst in Centennial, Colorado. This role leads planning and scheduling efforts for complex projects, preparing reports and budgets, and analyzing financial data to ensure compliance with government guidelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience in finance-related roles, and proficiency in advanced Excel. Benefits include medical plans, a generous 401(k) match, and 3 weeks paid time off.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience collecting data from several sources and performing analysis.
• Experience in a finance-related position such as Cost Management or Financial Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for all contract work.
• Conduct financial analyses to provide actionable insights.
• Lead and mentor team members.

Skills

Management consulting

Data analytics

Strong business analytical skills

Advanced Excel features

Knowledge of DoD and government contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst - Earned Value

We are seeking a Sr Program Planning Scheduling & Control Analyst responsible for leading planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects. The role involves performing detailed analyses, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring programs remain 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, conduct financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis, maintain accurate records of expenditures, and direct the preparation of contractual changes into control systems. This role requires recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects.
• Perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive reports to ensure programs remain within contractual and government cost‑control guidelines.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for all contract work.
• Conduct financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis, to provide actionable insights.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures to ensure adequate funding is available.
• Direct the preparation of contractual changes into control systems.
• Maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines to support program success.
• Lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and professional growth opportunities.

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 (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. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Additional benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.