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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to join their Space-sector program support team in Stratmoor Hills, CO. This role supports contract cost control, schedule management, earned value reporting and invoice processing on government programs. This is an entry-level opportunity (0–2 years) with on-the-job training and exposure to financial and program controls.

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What You’ll Do

• Set up and maintain cost control systems and validated cost/schedule control baselines for awarded contracts.
• Monitor and control costs and schedules to ensure compliance with contract terms and government cost-control guidelines.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, funding profiles and variance analyses; provide monthly financial and schedule reports.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and recommend mitigation actions to reduce cost and schedule exposure.
• Ensure funding availability by tracking expenditures, projecting spending, and submitting timely funding requests.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems to keep cost and schedule baselines up to date.
• Process subcontractor invoices using the PLSC2 system.
• Support earned value management (EVM) by preparing reports and analysis for program and technical teams.
• Coordinate with program, finance and subcontractor teams to collect data and resolve discrepancies.

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Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics or a closely related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or related academic project experience count).
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance where applicable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Experience with SAP and/or Cobra (earned value tool).
• Familiarity with earned value reporting, schedule risk assessment and budget forecasting.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,300 to $85,900 per year (provided by Confidential Client). Actual offers consider experience, education, skills and local market conditions.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, retirement/savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, etc.).
• Training and early-career development opportunities.

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Location & Travel

• This role is based in Stratmoor Hills, CO. Some travel may be required (approximately 10%).
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions that require a government security clearance.

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Additional information

Confidential Client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process; please request accommodations through the Careertakes platform if needed.

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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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