Program Planning and Controls Analyst

Cubic Corporation

Financial and schedule control analyst providing services for complex projects at Cubic. Supporting project managers and ensuring financial and schedule goals are met.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,284 - $126,237 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides complex financial and schedule control services for assigned projects.
Supports Program Managers and program functional participants in the financial/schedule management of large and/or complex projects to ensure that financial and schedule goals are met.
Works fairly independently to perform project planning, monitoring, and reporting activities for programs/projects as assigned.
Analyzes and interprets data from SAP.
Utilizes discretion and analysis in developing, maintaining, and facilitating project plans for projects.
Effectively interfaces and builds strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Coordinates projects in accordance with Cubic policies and procedures.
Establishes the cost accounting structure of projects.
Assists in the budgeting and scheduling process.
Participates with scheduling professionals in the creation of project schedules and reviews.
Provides earned value management.
Monitors costs to ensure accurate accounting.
Facilitates cost corrections and/or prepares account correction documents.
Provides analyses and compiles expected cost data to form Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) forecasts.
Inputs budget and EAC data into SAP.
Forecasts expenditures, sales, earnings, and cash flow.
Monitors and analyzes Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure both activities are timely and correct.
Prepares various internal and external (customer) financial analyses and reports.
Supports internal and external audits.
Supports proposal development activities.
Distributes various cost and schedule reports to assigned project participants.
Creates annual budget for product line.
Maintains and updates financial forecast for product line on a weekly and monthly basis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four year college degree, or equivalent, in business administration or accounting plus a minimum of four years related experience.
Four years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a business degree.
Must be eligible for a DOD Security Clearance
Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with all levels of employees including upper management.
Must be competent with personal computer and be familiar with spreadsheet software (e.g., Lotus 1-2-3, EXCEL) and other Microsoft Office software.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.
Able to perform analysis.
Adept analytical and numerical skills required.
SAP experience is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid disability (up to six weeks)
Life insurance options
Critical illness and accident coverages
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-paid legal plan
Travel accident insurance
Employer-funded lifestyle spending account
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave
401k Retirement Plan with a company match
Backup childcare
Pet care
Pet insurance
Virtual tutoring
Tuition reimbursement program
9/80 work schedule with time-off policies
11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementschedule managementproject planningdata analysiscost accountingbudgetingearned value managementforecastingAccounts ReceivableAccounts Payable

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingindependenceanalytical skillsorganizational skillsprioritizationattention to detailproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime management

Certifications

DOD Security Clearance