Senior Program Control Analyst — Carlsbad, CA at Viasat

About Us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

About the Role

Viasat is seeking a new team member to support program control activities within its Government Services division. This role will report directly to the Program Control Manager and offers an exciting opportunity to support a new program from inception while acting as a strategic business partner to the Program Manager.

As a Senior Program Control Specialist, you will play a significant role in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of various programs. You will collaborate with the project group to build and maintain program schedules in MS Project, integrating monthly updates from subcontractors. As a key advisor to the PM, you will influence good decisions for the program, the company, and the customer.

Your focus will include establishing and maintaining the Cost Baseline and Estimates at Completion, supervising program costs across multiple funding sources, and analyzing schedule impacts. You will perform "what-if" scenarios, develop recovery plans using Critical Path methodologies, and leverage Earned Value Management (EVM) to provide performance information for the program team. Working within our multifaceted Program Control team, you will interface daily with Program Managers, finance personnel, functional groups, and engineering staff in an environment crafted to achieve program and professional success.

Hiring Process

This is a U.S. government position requiring U.S. citizenship. The role involves up to 10% travel.

Equal Opportunity

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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Work location

Work model: On-site

3785, Highland Drive, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, 92008, United States

Carlsbad, California

Key Responsibilities

check_circleBuild and maintain program schedules in MS Project
check_circleIntegrate monthly schedule updates from subcontractors
check_circleEstablish and maintain the Cost Baseline and Estimates at Completion
check_circleSupervise program costs across multiple funding sources
check_circleAnalyze schedule impacts and develop recovery plans using Critical Path methodologies
check_circleLead status meetings for the program team
check_circleTrack program critical path and driving paths
check_circleUpdate the Estimate at Completion monthly
check_circleInterface with Program Managers, finance personnel, and engineering staff
check_circleApply Earned Value Management principles to provide performance information

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or technical field
verified10 years shown experience
verifiedProficient in MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Advanced Excel
verifiedMastery of Earned Value Management (EVM)
verifiedExperience with Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR)
verifiedKnowledge of EVMS Guidelines and DoD EVMSIG
verifiedExperience creating IPMR/IPMDAR reports
verifiedU.S. citizenship required

Nice to Have

Master's Degree in Business or Finance, or equivalent experience. Experience with Project and Oracle. In-depth knowledge of Government DoD contracts. Understanding of government Cost Accounting Standards and the FAR. Experience with Production Schedules.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleRange of medical, financial, and other benefits focused on holistic health and wellnesscheck_circleAdditional cash or stock incentives as part of the compensation package

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: MS Project, MS Powerpoint, Excel, Earned Value Management, Evms Guidelines, Dod Evmsig, Ipmr, Ipmdar, Work Authorization Documents, Control Account Plans.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or technical field desired; Master's degree in Business or Finance preferred.

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In this Sr Program Control Analyst with Security Clearance at Viasat role, you will build and maintain program schedules in ms project; integrate monthly schedule updates from subcontractors; establish and maintain the cost baseline and estimates at completion; and supervise program costs across multiple funding sources.

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To qualify for the Sr Program Control Analyst with Security Clearance at Viasat position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or technical field; 10 years shown experience; Proficient in MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Advanced Excel; Mastery of Earned Value Management (EVM); Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR); and Knowledge of EVMS Guidelines and DoD EVMSIG.

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Sr Program Control Analyst with Security Clearance at Viasat is based in 3785, Highland Drive, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, 92008, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Sr Program Control Analyst with Security Clearance