Senior Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst, Sierra Space

• 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

Desirable

• 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