Full-Time

Program Financial Analyst III

Posted on 12/21/2024

Sierra Space

Sierra Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops space vehicles and stations

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$79.3k - $109kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Centennial, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: Lafayette, CO, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Sierra Space's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field of study and typically at least six (6) year of relevant experience; higher level degree may substitute for experience
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Ability to effectively and clearly communicate program and financial related information
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, especially Excel
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for front end administration
  • Work closely with application team members and users to provide support for integrated business collaboration solutions
  • Support the Program Finance leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities to ongoing cross department continuous improvement, problem solving, project implementation, training, and governance efforts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Earned Value Management.
  • Industry experience within Aerospace & Defense.
  • Cobra experience.
  • Program start up experience.

Sierra Space develops solutions for space exploration and development, focusing on aerospace and defense. The company creates advanced space vehicles, including the Dream Chaser spaceplane, which can land on conventional runways, making it suitable for transporting cargo and crew to and from space. Sierra Space is also working on space stations designed for long-duration human spaceflight and scientific research. Their technology includes life support systems and propulsion technologies like the VORTEX engines, which are vital for safe and sustainable space missions. Unlike many competitors, Sierra Space emphasizes versatility in its space vehicles and aims to support both government and commercial space activities. The company's goal is to enhance life on Earth and shape the future of humanity through space exploration.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

Louisville, Colorado

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in space tourism boosts commercial space travel opportunities.
  • Demand for satellite-based internet services drives innovation in satellite technology.
  • Public-private partnerships open new funding and collaboration opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • CEO resignation may lead to strategic and operational challenges.
  • Legal disputes could result in financial liabilities and reputational damage.
  • Struggles to launch spaceplane indicate potential technical or financial hurdles.

What makes Sierra Space unique

  • Dream Chaser spaceplane can land on conventional runways, enhancing versatility.
  • Sierra Space develops advanced life support and propulsion technologies like VORTEX engines.
  • Partnership with NVIDIA enhances AI capabilities for space debris prediction.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

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