Sr. Project Control Analysts (PCA)

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) in all aspects of Project Control (including project set up, purchase requisitions, monthly accrual calculations, cost/variance analysis, EAC development, project reporting, customer invoicing support, communications to Project Managers and customers, etc.)
• Attend internal project kick-off meetings and be responsible for the financial structure (project set up) in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts, trackers, reports of various contract types, size, and complexity.
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Conduct cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Review and assess all contract modifications. Advise the program management team of impacts as necessary.
• Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line-item detail as required.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting.
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements for programs. Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time.
• Support accounts receivable as required during the billing processing. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project’s cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.
• Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC.
• Support and participate in program reviews.
• Maintain control of documents and records to serve as a reference for future inquiries or audits.
• Support Request for Proposals (RFPs), prepare pricing models and cost analysis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills

• Advanced in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, graphs, etc.)
• Intermediate in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate into management level reports
• Complete understanding of financial analysis such as Return on Sales (ROS), Return on Costs (ROC), revenue & profit forecasts, as well as an understanding of the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles
• Strong organizational and communication skills; the ability to perform effectively within deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required.
• 4+ years of experience providing project control, program finance, cost analysis, or a similar role in support of DOD contracts.
• 4+ years of experience using government accounting and/or project control systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, MS Project, or equivalent platforms).
• Ability to interpret and analyze program performance metrics.
• Experience preparing financial reports and dashboards.

Desired Qualification

• Possess a current CCE/CCP certification or an equivalent DOD financial management certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued Secret clearance.
• Advanced Costpoint skills to include Project Set Up, Planning, Business Intelligence.