Sr. Program Controls Specialist
Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Fitchburg, MA
About The Position
The Sr. Program Controls Specialist joins the Program Management Office in Danbury, Connecticut, supporting complex defense programs. The role partners with program leadership, engineering, finance, and customers to develop and maintain integrated program plans from proposal through delivery. It supports program execution through schedule and budget planning, analysis, coordination, and performance recommendations across multiple programs and large initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience developing and managing schedules for large, complex programs in the defense industry.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project planning and scheduling tools.
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management principles or related program management processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and complex program requirements.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Experience in cross-functional environments involving engineering, finance, operations, and customer teams.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- May require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets to meet contractual requirements across multiple programs and large, complex initiatives.
- Collaborate with program leadership to establish executable plans aligned with technical, financial, and operational objectives.
- Analyze and research program requirements, milestones, resource needs, and critical paths.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to support execution of complex delivery schedules.
- Provide schedule and planning expertise to management and customers, recommending modifications and solutions to optimize program performance.
- Maintain schedule status and health in Microsoft Project.
- Follow business rhythms for the Estimate at Complete process, interact with control account managers, and support the program manager.
- Coordinate budget planning and tracking across program teams.
- Support proposal and capture efforts by developing schedules, identifying risks, and recommending execution strategies.
- Mentor and guide junior scheduling and project planning professionals.
- Champion organizational values and foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health and emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
