Vaco
Title:
Senior Program Control Analyst Company:
Publicly Traded Aerospace & Defense Company Salary:
$128K-148K Location:
North County San Diego, 4-5 days onsite
Our client, a publicly traded aerospace and defense company, is hiring a Senior Program Control Analyst to support complex government programs from inception through execution. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with Program Management and Finance on a new program with full Earned Value (EV) requirements.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the details, influencing program decisions, and serving as a trusted business partner to Program Managers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do
Partner with Program Managers to support program planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting across cost and schedule.
Develop, maintain, and status integrated master schedules (IMS) using MS Project, including critical path analysis and look-ahead planning.
Establish and manage cost baselines, EACs, and forecasts, performing variance analysis and "what-if" scenarios.
Leverage Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics to assess performance and support informed decision-making.
Lead program status reviews and cross-functional meetings, highlighting risks, issues, and recovery plans.
Collaborate daily with Finance, Engineering, and other functional teams to ensure program and customer success.
What We're Looking For
10+ years of experience in Program Control, Program Finance, or Project Controls.
Strong hands-on experience supporting full EVM programs, including cost and/or schedule deliverables.
Advanced Excel skills; strong PowerPoint capabilities.
Proficiency with MS Project in a technical or engineering-driven environment.
Deep understanding of EVMS guidelines, DoD EVMSIG, and government reporting.
Experience preparing IPMR/IPMDAR or similar customer reports.
Familiarity with Control Account Plans (CAPs), Work Authorization Documents (WADs), and Variance Analysis Reports (VARs).
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a technical field.
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to travel up to 10%.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Senior Program Control Analyst Company:
Publicly Traded Aerospace & Defense Company Salary:
$128K-148K Location:
North County San Diego, 4-5 days onsite
Our client, a publicly traded aerospace and defense company, is hiring a Senior Program Control Analyst to support complex government programs from inception through execution. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with Program Management and Finance on a new program with full Earned Value (EV) requirements.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the details, influencing program decisions, and serving as a trusted business partner to Program Managers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do
Partner with Program Managers to support program planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting across cost and schedule.
Develop, maintain, and status integrated master schedules (IMS) using MS Project, including critical path analysis and look-ahead planning.
Establish and manage cost baselines, EACs, and forecasts, performing variance analysis and "what-if" scenarios.
Leverage Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics to assess performance and support informed decision-making.
Lead program status reviews and cross-functional meetings, highlighting risks, issues, and recovery plans.
Collaborate daily with Finance, Engineering, and other functional teams to ensure program and customer success.
What We're Looking For
10+ years of experience in Program Control, Program Finance, or Project Controls.
Strong hands-on experience supporting full EVM programs, including cost and/or schedule deliverables.
Advanced Excel skills; strong PowerPoint capabilities.
Proficiency with MS Project in a technical or engineering-driven environment.
Deep understanding of EVMS guidelines, DoD EVMSIG, and government reporting.
Experience preparing IPMR/IPMDAR or similar customer reports.
Familiarity with Control Account Plans (CAPs), Work Authorization Documents (WADs), and Variance Analysis Reports (VARs).
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a technical field.
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to travel up to 10%.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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