Project Lead, Business, Financial Analyst

Overview

Project Planning and Control (PP&C) Specialist

About Intuitive Machines:
Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history and multiple NASA lunar missions in development, we support our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the Moon.

Our world-class team includes experts in spacecraft subsystems design, development, test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About the Position:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Planning and Control (PP&C) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling production activities to ensure our space technology products are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards. Proficiency with Power BI for data analysis and reporting is crucial for optimizing production processes and decision-making.

This role is tied to Intuitive Machines Data Services division, focusing on projects including Lunar Satellites, deep space communication efforts, ground station build-outs, and more.

• Track Government funding provided by multiple customers at the Contract, Task Order, and Project levels; manage man-hours, material, ODCs, and travel expenses to ensure funding is managed accurately and appropriately.
• Use contract award and/or contract modification data to create project budgets.
• Develop and maintain Project Setup.
• Coordinate, prepare, and submit contract deliverables in a timely manner.
• Create management/financial reports in accordance with customer-defined formats.
• Track revenue, monitor direct and indirect expenses, calculate profit, establish burn-rates, and provide ideas/solutions to PMs and Project Leads. Advise Contracts when to submit Limitation of Funds letters. Develop and maintain Estimates to Complete (EACs) across various projects (Cost-Type, T&M, Fixed Price, etc.).
• Participate in the preparation and review of on-contract cost proposals and contract modifications.
• Develop and monitor Annual Operating Plans of assigned contracts and provide variance commentary.
• Provide financial data and commentary for quarter and/or annual Program Management Reviews.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices prior to submission.
• Work with billings on unbilled status to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Reconcile Accounting and Task Order/Project data.
• Collaborate daily with Program Managers ensuring all tasks have appropriate funding allocations to reach program goals and deliverables for prime, subcontractor, and vendor labor and non-labor expenses.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and monthly subcontract analysis, accruals, and process subcontractor invoices for payment.
• Ensure all travel is planned, coordinated, approved, executed, and reported within contract and FAR guidance and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, SOX, CAS and other government regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and 3+ years related experience, or 8 years additional equivalent work experience without a degree.
• Strong skills in Excel.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience working in a government contracting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry regulations, quality standards, and safety practices is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing