About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support cost/schedule control and earned value reporting for program contracts in Eldorado Springs, CO. This entry-level role helps set up and maintain validated cost-schedule control systems, produce financial and schedule analyses, and support program teams with on-time, on-budget execution.

• Set up and maintain cost control systems and validated schedule baselines for contracts requiring cost/schedule control.
• Monitor and control costs and schedules to ensure compliance with negotiated contract parameters and government guidelines.
• Prepare budgets, funding profiles, schedules, and variance analyses.
• Create program plans to capture and schedule statement-of-work requirements.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and recommend mitigation to reduce program cost and schedule exposure.
• Maintain accurate expenditure records and prepare timely funding requests.
• Incorporate contractual changes into cost/schedule baselines and track outstanding work.
• Process subcontractor invoices using PLSC2 and support earned value contracts by preparing EVM-related reports.
• Collaborate with program and technical teams to deliver actionable financial and schedule insights.

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Who You Are / Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position you must meet ALL of the following:

• Completing or recently completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution.
• Major in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration/Management, or a closely related field.
• 0–2 years of related experience (entry-level to early-career).
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable time as required by program needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Experience with SAP and Cobra (earned value management tool).
• Familiarity with PLSC2 invoice processing.
• Coursework or internship experience in cost estimating, schedule analysis, or earned value management (EVM).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (posted): $63,000 to $94,600 per year (listed by the client). Offers consider experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Depending on role, may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary annual bonus, and long-term incentive eligibility for senior roles.
• Confidential Client provides benefits such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement/savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO.

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Location & Travel

• Location: Eldorado Springs, Colorado (onsite or as required by the program).
• Travel: Approximately 10% travel may be required.

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Additional Notes

• This role supports government contracts; successful candidates must be able to meet security requirements and related eligibility checks.
• Confidential Client is committed to professional development and will provide onboarding and learning opportunities appropriate for entry-level analysts.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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