Program Controller

At Turion Space, we're on a mission to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. We’re building a fleet of spacecraft to support national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal. As we ramp toward multiple launches and rapid hardware development, we’re looking for a Program Controller to bring structure to the chaos and drive alignment across teams and timelines. This is a full-time, exempt role based at our headquarters in Irvine, CA, and will work directly with program management, finance, supply chain, and our engineering leads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary interface between PMO, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on program metrics and forecasts.

• Track and manage program budgets, costs, and schedules from project initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to EAC targets.

• Monitor and reconcile actual costs versus planned forecasts, providing timely updates and variance analysis.

• Develop and maintain program dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI or advanced Excel (including macros), delivering weekly and monthly performance metrics.

• Support forecasting of labor and material requirements in collaboration with Finance and Supply Chain team members.

• Ensure timely tracking of labor hours and material deliveries, escalating issues as needed to prevent delays.

• Provide data-driven insights to alleviate workload on Program Managers, enabling them to focus on strategic execution.

• Identify and address gaps in program tracking to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

• Generate and present performance reports for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and corrective actions.

• Act as a data analyst for program metrics, leveraging analytical tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• 5+ year’s experience in program control or project/program management support.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, including Power BI, Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros).

• Demonstrated ability to track budgets, costs, and schedules including variance analysis and forecasting.

• Strong understanding of program metrics and ability to reconcile actuals vs. planned forecasts.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in aerospace, defense, or complex engineering programs is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles and program performance metrics.

• Strong background in forecasting techniques for labor and material planning.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI (or similar BI tools), including administrative capabilities to manage data sources, oversee data entry processes, and create standardized dashboards for reporting.

Program Controller Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 USD

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.