Senior Program Control Analyst

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.

• 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.

• 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