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Job Description
The Program Controls Analyst ensures disciplined planning, execution, and performance visibility across complex, regulated programs. This role provides the analytical backbone for cost, schedule, and baseline integrity—supporting compliant Earned Value Management (EVM), accurate performance reporting, and proactive decision ‑ making. The analyst partners with CAMs, schedulers, finance, and program leadership to maintain a reliable Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), monitor variances, and uphold internal and customer requirements including EIA ‑ 748 and DCMA DECM. By delivering timely, accurate, and auditable data, the Program Controls Analyst strengthens program predictability, supports contractual compliance, and enables informed program leadership actions.
Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
About The Team
Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.
The Program Controls Analyst ensures disciplined planning, execution, and performance visibility across complex, regulated programs. This role provides the analytical backbone for cost, schedule, and baseline integrity—supporting compliant Earned Value Management (EVM), accurate performance reporting, and proactive decision ‑ making. The analyst partners with CAMs, schedulers, finance, and program leadership to maintain a reliable Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), monitor variances, and uphold internal and customer requirements including EIA ‑ 748 and DCMA DECM. By delivering timely, accurate, and auditable data, the Program Controls Analyst strengthens program predictability, supports contractual compliance, and enables informed program leadership actions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cost, schedule, and baseline data in EVM and planning tools.
- Assist CAMs with baseline planning, work package setup, and change control.
- Collect and validate actuals, earned value, and schedule status each reporting cycle.
- Coordinate and assist in the preparation of variance analysis.
- Generate recurring program reports (IPMDAR/IPMR, variance narratives, logs, metrics).
- Support compliance with EIA-748, DCMA guidelines, and internal surveillance.
- Assist Control account managers with ETC/EAC updates and forecasting activities.
- Integrate subcontractor cost/schedule data into program reporting.
- Participate in PMRs, IBR prep, and cross functional coordination meetings.
- Maintain accurate, auditable documentation supporting program controls processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 1–5 years of experience in program controls, project analysis, finance, scheduling, or related analytical roles.
- Foundational understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts (BCWS/BCWP/ACWP, variances, indices).
- Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) and comfort working with large data sets.
- Ability to interpret technical schedules, cost data, and performance metrics.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to produce accurate, auditable work.
- Effective communication skills — able to translate data into clear, actionable insights for CAMs and leadership.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, compliance driven environment with fixed deadlines.
- Experience with EVM tools such as Cobra, Empower, OpenPlan, Primavera, MS Project, or similar.
- Exposure to DCMA EVMS guidelines, IPMDAR/IPMR reporting, or DoD/FAA/NASA program environments.
- Familiarity with risk management, subcontractor integration, or configuration/change control.
- Experience supporting IBRs, surveillance reviews, or PMRs.
- Understanding of WBS, OBS, control accounts, work packages, and resource planning.
About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
About The Team
Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.
Salary : $118,600 - $177,800