Business Leader 5 - Launch OperationsDate: Aug 14, 2026
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925
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Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 1759
Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
Job Overview & Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Program Control Leader to join our Finance organization to support our Launch Operations. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of Cost, Schedule and Program Control Analysts responsible for enterprise financial budgeting, estimating at complete (EAC), risk management, and schedule integration. The ideal candidate is a strategic business partner with deep knowledge of program management principles, earned value methodologies, and enterprise-wide program execution.
This role requires a strong ability to collaborate across operational, technical, and financial functions while driving continuous improvement and ensuring disciplined execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a Cost, Schedule and Program Control team responsible for work authorizations, the monthly business cycle, performance measurement, metrics development, financial analysis, and communication of program results.
Integrate with cross‑functional teams across contracts, estimating, overhead/rates, FP&A, engineering, accounting, and operations.
Serve as a strategic business partner to engineering, production, and launch operations with a focus on cost and schedule performance.
Maintain strong communication with leadership and external customers, offering insights and solutions that drive business results.
Oversee analysis of operating unit financials including long-range planning, forecasting, reporting, EAC analysis, working capital, and earned value management.
Ensure execution within approved financial budgets, EACs, and contractual terms.
Support strategic cost‑transformation initiatives that contribute to enterprise cost‑reduction goals.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure effective and efficient program control operations.
Ensure master plans and schedules are followed, proactively resolving program challenges, and guiding the team to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
At least 8 years of relevant experience, plus a minimum of 2 years of experience managing people, project management and/or team lead experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Strong cost‑management background.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management and with unique customer groups.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience in EVM tools or accounting systems, preferably Deltek OPP, Cobra, and SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
Strong business acumen and problem‑solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business from an accredited college or university.
Strategic thinker who balances long‑term vision with short‑term execution needs.
Strong business mindset focused on measurable outcomes.
Executive presence with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.
Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing, cross‑functional teams.
What makes ULA different?
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
Generous paid time off
Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.
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