Senior Program Controls Analyst

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Senior Program Controls Analyst Reporting To: Director, Program Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for an experienced Senior Program Controls Analyst to play a pivotal role in the successful execution of Military Development and Aftermarket programs. This is a high‑impact position where you’ll provide expert planning, scheduling, cost control, Earned Value reporting, and governance support—ensuring program teams are working to a robust baseline underpinned by accurate data and strong analytical insight. As a senior member of the team, you’ll help embed consistent controls practices, build capability, and drive data‑led decision‑making across the program. You will also contribute to shaping a growing program controls function, acting as a subject matter expert and coaching early‑career analysts. This role sits in East Aurora, NY (hybrid work schedule available) and reports to the Director, Program Controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field.
7+ years relevant professional experience.
5+ years Earned Value Management experience.
A strong background in project/program controls, planning, PMO, cost engineering, or a related analytical discipline.
Proficiency with scheduling and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Deltek Open Plan).
Excellent analytical skills, with strong numerical and data‑interpretation capability.
High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Power BI or similar visualization tools.

Nice To Haves

Professional project management or controls certifications (e.g., APM, PMI, EV‑related) are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, ensuring robust logic, dependencies, and critical paths.
Perform schedule analysis, progress measurement, and performance forecasting.
Conduct detailed cost variance analysis and Earned Value Management assessments.
Lead the consolidation of schedule, cost, risk, and milestone data into accurate, timely management reporting.
Maintain and analyse RAID information, highlighting emerging risks and variances early.
Ensure the program aligns with organizational controls standards and governance expectations.
Contribute to the development and rollout of improved controls processes, tools, and templates.
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, analytical rigour, and effective stakeholder engagement.