Program Controls Coordinator

EOI Space (Earth Observant, Inc.)•Town of Groton, NY

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

EOI Space is seeking a Program Controls Coordinator to support the Chief Engineer/Technical Program Manager (CE/TPM) and subsystem engineers in executing its satellite program. The coordinator maintains visibility into the critical path, expedites materials and information, and ensures open items continue moving toward resolution. The role is closely involved in major program decisions and offers opportunities to grow technically and into programmatic leadership. It is suited to someone who can work effectively with available systems and adapt in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being established. The position is full-time, exempt, and in-office in Lafayette, Colorado, with travel expected to be under 10%. It reports to the Chief Engineer/Technical Program Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field; equivalent directly related experience may be substituted.
4–6 years of experience in project coordination, program support, planning, scheduling, or project controls.
Ability to drive tasks to closure across multiple technical disciplines and influence without authority.
Hands-on experience building and maintaining schedules, including dependencies, critical path, and milestone tracking.
Experience supporting hardware programs, including purchase requisitions, long-lead tracking, expediting, and supplier delivery follow-up.
Experience with project cost tracking, including spend against plan, forecasting, and explaining variances.
Experience working within an ERP or accounting system.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
U.S. person status as defined under the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 772.1): U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.
Ability to prioritize activities amid competing demands and work independently with sound judgment and high productivity.
Ability to perform complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and judgment.
Ability to use office equipment such as a computer and telephone and to manage elevated levels of electronic and telephone communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience in space or another hardware development environment.
A passion for building positive relationships with team members and external vendors.
A continuous-improvement mindset and drive to build and maintain scalable, sustainable processes.
A people-first approach that contributes to a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere.

Responsibilities

Support the CE/TPM in developing and maintaining the program schedule, monitoring the critical path, and driving critical-path activities to closure.
Collect subsystem status and prepare complete, accurate status reports; organize status meetings and reviews, including scheduling, assembling materials, and distribution.
Track bill of materials (BOM) and drawing release status so parts can be identified and ordered without delay.
Enter purchase requisitions and track them through approval, purchase order placement, and confirmed delivery dates.
Maintain the shortage list, track long-lead items, and support resolution of procurement issues.
Work daily with responsible engineers and the CE/TPM to obtain outstanding answers, resolve blockers, and convene stakeholders as needed.
Help maintain the risk and opportunity register and follow up on mitigation activities.
Take notes in working sessions and reviews, publish action items with owners and due dates, and follow up until closure.
Own monthly Estimate to Complete (ETC) tracking by reconciling estimates against actuals, maintaining the forecast, and reporting cost position and variances to the CE/TPM.
Track submission status for launch deliverables.
Escalate schedule, cost, or scope slips to the CE/TPM as they emerge.
Recommend improvements to program execution metrics and reporting.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-funded life insurance.
Employer-funded short- and long-term disability insurance.
Equity option grants.
Unlimited time off.
Competitive wage aligned with experience.
Professional development opportunities.
Collaborative, supportive environment and company culture.
Social opportunities to engage with colleagues.
Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge space technology while maintaining work-life balance.