Senior Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst – Earned Value

Sierra Space

Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst leading planning and scheduling for complex programs at Sierra Space. Conducting analyses and preparing financial reports to ensure adherence to cost control guidelines.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,697 - $160,457 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

leading the planning and scheduling efforts for complex programs and projects
performing detailed analyses and preparing comprehensive reports to ensure that programs are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
leading the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work
conducting financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
ensuring adequate funding is available by maintaining accurate records of expenditures
directing the preparation of contractual changes into control systems
staying aware of outstanding work against each contract
maintaining realistic contract cost and schedule baselines to support program success
leading and mentoring team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and ensure the effective execution of responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
life insurance
3 weeks paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisbudget preparationschedule managementcost managementdata analysiscontract managementvariance analysisfinancial planningExcelquantitative analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationanalytical thinkingorganizational skills