Strategic Program Control Lead, Space Launch

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a skilled Program Control Leader to supervise a team responsible for cost, schedule, and program control across launch operations. You will partner with engineering, production and finance to manage budgets, EACs and performance metrics.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and deep knowledge of earned value management. Expect collaboration across contracts and outside customers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, plus a minimum of 4 years of experience managing people, project management and/or team lead experience.
• Strong cost-management background.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management and with unique customer groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in EVM tools or accounting systems, preferably Deltek OPP, Cobra, and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Cost, Schedule and Program Control team responsible for work authorizations, the monthly business cycle, performance measurement, metrics development, financial analysis, and communication of program results.
• Integrate with cross-functional teams across contracts, estimating, overhead/rates, FP&A, engineering, accounting, and operations.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to engineering, production, and launch operations with a focus on cost and schedule performance.
• Maintain strong communication with leadership and external customers, offering insights and solutions that drive business results.
• Oversee analysis of operating unit financials including long-range planning, forecasting, reporting, EAC analysis, working capital, and earned value management.
• Ensure execution within approved financial budgets, EACs, and contractual terms.
• Support strategic cost-transformation initiatives that contribute to enterprise cost-reduction goals.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure effective and efficient program control operations.
• Ensure master plans and schedules are followed, proactively resolving program challenges, and guiding the team to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Cost management

Earned value mgmt

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (preferred)

Tools

Deltek OPP

Cobra

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a skilled Program Control Leader to supervise a team responsible for cost, schedule, and program control across launch operations. You will partner with engineering, production and finance to manage budgets, EACs and performance metrics.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and deep knowledge of earned value management. Expect collaboration across contracts and outside customers in a fast-paced environment.