Program Control Analyst - Viasat, Inc.

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Control Analyst  to join our dynamic team in Tempe, AZ! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Tempe office and the flexibility of remote work.

 

As a Program Control Analyst, you will play a critical role by supporting the planning, tracking, analysis and reporting of various types of programs.  You will collaborate with the program team to create, maintain and status program schedules in MS Project.  You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the Cost Baseline and Estimates at Complete.  Your attention to detail will allow you to analyze schedule impacts, perform “what if” scenarios and help to develop recovery plans utilizing Critical Path methodologies and other metrics.  You will leverage your knowledge of Earned Value Management to provide performance information to the program team.  Working across our dynamic Program Control team, you will interface daily with Program Managers, finance personnel, functional groups and engineering staff in a team environment specifically designed to achieve program and professional success.

The day-to-day:

The Program Control Analyst position oversees both the program finance and scheduling aspects of program support.  We understand that this responsibility is typically segregated to either supporting the schedule or the program finance requirements.  For this position, we are looking for someone who has strong scheduling or program finance skills and is willing to learn the other part of the job responsibilities.  We will provide the training for the skillset the candidate currently does not have. 

What you'll need:

• MS Project scheduling experience in a high tech engineering environment
• A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in Business, Finance or technical field desired.
• Must be proficient in MS PowerPoint, Advanced Excel skills, and a working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Proven track record of team leadership, problem solving, performance analysis, utilizing program management techniques and achieving the goals of the program and business area
• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills
• U.S. government position.  US citizenship required.

What will help you on the job:

• Oracle experience is desired.
• Government contract experience a plus
• forProject experience is desited. 

Salary range:$81,200.00 - $141,300.00 / annually :At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.