Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst III

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the RoleThe 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.

• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.

• Participate in the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work.

• Assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.

• Ensure adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures.

• Direct the preparation of contractual changes into control systems.

• Stay aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

About You:

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

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 (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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Certification such as CPA, CFA, or PMP.

• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

• Proven track record of leading financial projects or teams.

• 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 accounting team.

COMPENSATION

Annual Salary Range:

$90,000 - $123,000 USD

Your 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.  The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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.