Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst, Sierra Space

• 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
• 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 Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst III is responsible for participating in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system
• This role involves performing analyses and preparing reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• The analyst will also participate in the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work and assist in 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
• In this role, you will participate in the control of costs and schedules for contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system
• You will perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and comply with government cost control guidelines
• Contributing to the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work will be a key responsibility
• You will assist in financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis, to provide actionable insights for 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
• Additionally, you will stay aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines, facilitating the successful execution of contractual obligations
• Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security

• Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified