Intermediate Cost and Schedule Controller

The Company:

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we will take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geo-intelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we are leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We are fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond and together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

The Role:

We are on the hunt for an Intermediate Cost and Schedule Analyst on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

As our Intermediate Cost and Schedule Analyst, you will be reporting to the PP&C Manager.  The role is responsible for developing, updating, and monitoring a program Performance Measurement Baseline, to ensure that timely and accurate cost and schedule analysis is performed to optimize profitability. This role demands intermediate level skills in Planning, Scheduling, and Program Management principles.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Program Manager to understand program execution plan and transition into an integrated, resource-loaded schedule
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Accounts (CCN)
• Establish and maintain the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
• Maintain the PMB with the incorporation of any Approval Change of Scope (CSPs).
• Monitor and forecast customer and supplier milestones
• Conduct program procurement assessment
• Conduct program risk assessment
• Maintain and monitor detailed Costs/Schedules (C/S) on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, and quarterly).
• Establish new forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC) on a regular basis (monthly).
• Provide detailed C/S variance analysis and C/S performance indexes from the Earned Value application principles.
• Identify potential problem areas and support any corrective actions, when required.
• Support front-end-of-the-business through cost estimation and pricing projects.
• Provide reliable planning, scheduling, financial, performance measurement and risk mitigation services to company’s stakeholders in order to achieve optimal profitability.
• Alert program managers and senior management about potential issues ahead of execution based on trends and propose corrective actions.

Job Education and Experience:

• Graduate in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Mathematics
• Minimum 2+ years of industry experience in a planner/scheduler role or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management, project performance reporting and articulately explain variances and propose corrective actions
• Strong understanding of PMBOK principles from PMI or Total Cost Management of AACE.
• Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) from AACE or CAPM (PMI) accreditation is desirable.
• General knowledge of contract terms & conditions and their relation to project accounting and planning.
• General knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Working experience of Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools, Risk tools, MS Excel, and ERP system

We are a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we will take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process we can assist.