Senior Program Controls Analyst

Senior Program Controls Analyst

The Senior Program Controls Analyst is a crucial member of the Program Planning & Controls team, working closely with the department senior manager and Program Controls Cost and Scheduling analysts to ensure cost-schedule integration, effective program planning, and disciplined execution across a dynamic portfolio of programs. These programs serve DoD, NASA, and commercial customers, encompassing Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and commercial contracts, some of which necessitate ANSI/EIA-748-compliant Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

In addition to supporting daily program controls and performance management, this role acts as a vital driver for the transition implementation of a corporate tools initiative that transitions our legacy business forecasting and planning tools to a single enterprise solution: ForProject, along with its reporting add-on, Empower.

The Senior Program Controls Analyst will interface with corporate finance, ensuring that program-level financial performance aligns with and supports the overall business. The Senior Program Controls Analyst also helps ensure that program tools, reporting practices, and processes are compatible with and contribute to the organization's broader financial health and planning.

The position reports to the Senior Business Operations Manager and is part of the Business Operations department. This position is based out of our Pittsburgh, PA location.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• 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 programwhether 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.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $95,000$135,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• 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

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.