Program Control Leader 5 (Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925)

Requisition ID: 1759

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Control Leader to join our Finance organization to support our Launch Operations. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of Cost, Schedule and Program Control Analysts responsible for enterprise financial budgeting, estimating at complete (EAC), risk management, and schedule integration. The ideal candidate is a strategic business partner with deep knowledge of program management principles, earned value methodologies, and enterprise-wide program execution.

This role requires a strong ability to collaborate across operational, technical, and financial functions while driving continuous improvement and ensuring disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a Cost, Schedule and Program Control team responsible for work authorizations, the monthly business cycle, performance measurement, metrics development, financial analysis, and communication of program results.
• Integrate with cross‑functional teams across contracts, estimating, overhead/rates, FP&A, engineering, accounting, and operations.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to engineering, production, and launch operations with a focus on cost and schedule performance.
• Maintain strong communication with leadership and external customers, offering insights and solutions that drive business results.
• Oversee analysis of operating unit financials including long-range planning, forecasting, reporting, EAC analysis, working capital, and earned value management.
• Ensure execution within approved financial budgets, EACs, and contractual terms.
• Support strategic cost‑transformation initiatives that contribute to enterprise cost‑reduction goals.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure effective and efficient program control operations.
• Ensure master plans and schedules are followed, proactively resolving program challenges, and guiding the team to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience, plus a minimum of 2 years of experience managing people, project management and/or team lead experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong cost‑management background.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management and with unique customer groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience EVM tools or accounting systems, preferably Deltek OPP, Cobra, and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Strong business acumen and problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business from an accredited college or university.
• Strategic thinker who balances long‑term vision with short‑term execution needs.
• Strong business mindset focused on measurable outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and problem‑solving abilities.