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Project Planning and Control (PP&C) Specialist

About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to advance science, exploration, communications, and economic progress from Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions, we support our customers and the nation in returning humans to the Moon's surface. Our team includes experts in spacecraft subsystems design, development, testing, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Planning and Control (PP&C) Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling production activities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality space technology products. Proficiency with Power BI for data analysis and reporting is essential for optimizing processes and supporting decision-making. This role is tied to the Data Services division, focusing on projects such as Lunar Satellites, deep space communication efforts, and ground station build-outs.

Responsibilities:

• Track government funding from multiple customers at the contract, task order, and project levels; manage man-hours, materials, ODCs, and travel expenses to ensure accurate and appropriate funding management.
• Create project budgets using contract award and modification data.
• Develop and maintain project setup documentation.
• Coordinate, prepare, and submit contract deliverables on time.
• Generate management and financial reports in customer-defined formats.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, profit margins, burn rates, and provide insights to PMs and project leads. Advise on Limitation of Funds letters and develop Estimates to Complete (ETCs) across various contract types.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contract cost proposals and modifications.
• Develop and monitor annual operating plans for assigned contracts, providing variance analysis.
• Provide financial data and analysis for quarterly and annual Program Management Reviews.
• Ensure invoice accuracy before submission and work with billing to ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile accounting data with task order/project data.

• Collaborate daily with Program Managers to ensure proper funding allocations for prime, subcontractor, and vendor expenses to meet program goals.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and subcontract analyses.
• Manage travel planning, coordination, approval, execution, and reporting, adhering to contract and FAR guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, FAR, SOX, CAS, and other regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience, or 8 years of equivalent work experience without a degree.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in a government contracting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry regulations, quality standards, and safety practices.
• Strong proficiency with Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.

EEO Statement

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics by law.