Senior Program Controls Analyst

Position: Senior Program Controls Analyst

Location: Dallas TX
Salary Range: $120000 $145000 annually

This role supports program execution by working closely with Program Management Engineering and Finance teams to monitor and manage cost schedule and resource performance. The position ensures compliance with contractual reporting requirements with a primary focus on sector-level program reporting.

The Senior Program Controls Analyst plays a key role in analyzing program performance data identifying trends and risks and providing actionable insights to support decision-making across mission-critical development programs.

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to track program performance
• Manage and monitor program cost schedule and budget execution
• Analyze program financial and performance data to identify key insights and variances
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams Program Managers and PMO staff
• Prepare financial and performance data for CDRL submissions briefings presentations and status reports
• Support preparation and submission of Earned Value reports (Formats 1 5) and other contractual deliverables
• Track cost labor and resource allocation against program budgets and forecasts
• Partner with Program Managers to identify risks opportunities and mitigation strategies
• Support proposal development and cost estimation activities (highly preferred)
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve program execution and performance

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field
• 10 years of experience in Program Controls Analyst (PCA) or equivalent roles
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with proposal support is highly preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Experience working in both large and small organizational environments
• Background supporting development programs and engineering labor programs

• TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role