Program Controller

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 :

Preferred Qualifications

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 :

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.