Strategic Program Controls Lead – Space & Defense

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is seeking a Senior Program Control Analyst to shape the financial performance of advanced programs in space exploration, national defense, climate science, and imaging technologies. You will collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts, Purchasing and Accounting to ensure efficient, compliant, and profitable outcomes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, EACs, and earned value reporting, supporting decisions with strong

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting capabilities – required
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines effectively – required
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – required
• Experience with earned value management systems and project financial controls – required
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations, cost accounting standards, and compliance requirements – required
• Experience using financial and project management tools such as Costpoint, TM1, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Word – required
• Minimum 8 years of directly related finance, program controls, or business operations experience – required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field – preferred (please confirm required education level)

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide end-to-end financial support for complex programs and product lines.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and monthly program performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain program budgets, forecasts, and estimates at completion (EACs).
• Analyze revenue, costs, profitability, risks, and opportunities to support business decisions.
• Monitor program financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and results.
• Prepare financial analyses for proposals, contract activities, and standard products.
• Generate customer and internal financial reports, including earned value management reporting.
• Support inventory planning, reporting, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to program and business leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Reporting

Program controls

Stakeholder mgmt

Earned value

EVMS experience

Government contracting

Cost accounting standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Costpoint

TM1

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is seeking a Senior Program Control Analyst to shape the financial performance of advanced programs in space exploration, national defense, climate science, and imaging technologies. You will collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts, Purchasing and Accounting to ensure efficient, compliant, and profitable outcomes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, EACs, and earned value reporting, supporting decisions with strong