Senior Project Control Specialist

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in developing and managing cost control systems to provide project and company management with accurate and timely financial information.
• Perform all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for projects of varying contract types, sizes, complexities, and risk levels, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures for CPxF and T&M contracts.
• Facilitate the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) by collaborating with Program Management, Procurement, and Finance Departments.
• Conduct independent analysis of data stored in project management and cost control systems; create presentations using graphs, diagrams, and other visual aids to illustrate cost status.
• Forecast and identify variances from project plans and pricing; manage change orders; provide financial analysis to Project Leads; take proactive steps to manage project cost, schedule, and performance.
• Develop and maintain revenue recognition models, EACs, Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs), burn rate analyses, and related cost analyses using advanced Excel-based financial modeling.
• Work alongside Project Leads to maintain project budgets, including monthly budgeted vs. actual cost analysis; identify and communicate risks such as cost overruns, underspending, and vacancy issues.
• Perform subcontract and purchase order management activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, processing invoices, and preparing accruals for projects.
• Generate ad hoc reports to support project performance analysis and decision-making.
• Demonstrate analytical abilities by obtaining financial report information to help projects understand their performance and transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls or related work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with various contract types, subcontracts, or grants, including OTA (Other Transaction Agreements, Cost Reimbursable contracts (CPxF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M) contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work comfortably with budgets and collaborate across multiple departments
• General understanding of government contracting indirect rate structures and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools

Desired Skills

• In-depth knowledge of federal government contracting principles, including FAR, DFARS, and JTR
• Familiarity with federal contract types (Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material)
• Experience analyzing program cost, schedule, and impact, including variance analysis and reporting
• Experience with Oracle Smartview, Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting environments preferred but not required