Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing transformative solutions. The Senior Program Controls Analyst will work with the Program Planning & Controls team to ensure effective program planning and execution, focusing on cost-schedule integration and financial performance across various contracts.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyze time-phased cost baselines, actuals, and forecasts in alignment with the program schedule, applying the appropriate level of rigor for each program—whether pure commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus, or EVMS-compliant
- Support the development of Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) and facilitate Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) where required, tailoring processes to align with contract type, lifecycle phase, and customer expectations
- Prepare and analyze program performance metrics using methods appropriate to each program's contractual and operational needs, including BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
- Collaborate with the Program Controls Scheduler to ensure the cost-schedule integration is effective and efficient, facilitating accurate performance measurement and reporting, including a complete EVMS report where necessary
- Interface with corporate finance to align program reporting and forecasting with business objectives and financial planning cycles
- Ensure that program-level tools and processes meet the business's financial reporting, forecasting, and control needs
- Interface with Program Managers, CAMs, Engineering, Contracts, and Procurement to develop and validate Estimates to Complete (ETC)
- Monitor, analyze, and report program performance using metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and trend analysis
- Support proposal development by preparing cost volumes, BOEs (Basis of Estimate), and schedule and cost planning integration
- Support internal and customer-facing reviews, including PMRs, financial reviews, and customer data calls
- Contribute to developing and improving cost control processes, reporting standards, and tool integrations
- Collaborate with the department manager to drive training and development of the Program Planning & Controls analyst, development of EVM policy and system/tool implementation
Skills
- Five (5) or more years of experience in program controls, cost analysis, or financial planning within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex technical environments
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field
- Experience in program cost control, performance measurement, and earned value analysis in aerospace or defense programs
- Familiarity with corporate finance planning cycles, budgeting, and forecasting in a programmatic context
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cost reporting tools, and working knowledge of Microsoft Project
- Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 compliance
- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical program teams and business/finance stakeholders
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience with forProject, Deltek Cobra, wInsight, EVMS, or equivalent tools
- Ability to support tool integration and process improvement initiatives across cost, schedule, and finance systems
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as NetSuite
- Experience interfacing between program-level and enterprise-level finance functions
- Familiarity with NASA, DoD, or commercial aerospace program control environments
- Understanding of IPMR Formats 1–7, customer reporting requirements, and audit readiness
- Experience supporting proposal pricing, BOE development, and transition from pursuit to execution
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment
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