Intermediate Cost and Schedule Controller

MDA•Brampton, ON

1d•CA$70,000 - CA$85,000

About The Position

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. As our Intermediate Cost and Schedule Analyst, you will be reporting to the PP&C Manager. The role is responsible for developing, updating, and monitoring a program Performance Measurement Baseline, to ensure that timely and accurate cost and schedule analysis is performed to optimize profitability. This role demands strong technical skills in Planning, Scheduling, and Program Management principle.

Requirements

Graduate in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Mathematics
Minimum 2+ years of industry experience in a planner/scheduler role or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management, project performance reporting and articulately explain variances and propose corrective actions
Strong understanding of PMBOK principles from PMI or Total Cost Management of AACE.
General knowledge of contract terms & conditions and their relation to project accounting and planning.
General knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
Working experience of Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools, Risk tools, MS Excel, and ERP system

Nice To Haves

Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) from AACE or CAPM (PMI) accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Program Manager to understand program execution plan and transition into an integrated, resource-loaded schedule
Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Accounts (CCN)
Establish and maintain the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
Maintain the PMB with the incorporation of any Approval Change of Scope (CSPs).
Monitor and forecast customer and supplier milestones
Conduct program procurement assessment
Conduct program risk assessment
Maintain and monitor detailed Costs/Schedules (C/S) on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, and quarterly).
Establish new forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC) on a regular basis (monthly).
Provide detailed C/S variance analysis and C/S performance indexes from the Earned Value application principles.
Identify potential problem areas and support any corrective actions, when required.
Support front-end-of-the-business through cost estimation and pricing projects.
Provide reliable planning, scheduling, financial, performance measurement and risk mitigation services to company’s stakeholders in order to achieve optimal profitability.
Alert program managers and senior management about potential issues ahead of execution based on trends and propose corrective actions.