PROGRAM CONTROL ANALYST III

Overview

The Project Control Analyst 3 (PCA3) supports project teams by monitoring schedule, cost, and performance from project initiation through completion. This role uses project control tools and techniques to track timelines, milestones, budgets, and expenditures. Working closely with project managers and key stakeholders, the PCA3 helps identify and resolve issues, recommends corrective actions, and supports keeping projects on schedule and within scope.

The PCA3 maintains accurate project documentation, prepares routine and ad hoc reports, and provides analytical support to the project management team. In addition, this role provides financial tracking support for government contracts, including development and reconciliation of Estimates at Completion (EACs), analysis of financial data, and compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress from start to finish using a variety of tools and techniques, including tracking timelines, milestones, budgets, and expenses.
• Review contract set-ups in the company accounting system at the start-up stage to confirm set-up is done correctly.
• Track, analyze, and report progress on contracts of varying size and complexity with limited supervision.
• Capture costs incurred and commitments, and compare results against plans.
• Receive inputs from Project Managers and translate functional requirements for manpower, material, subcontractor, and travel costs to develop Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Coordinate with Finance, Program Management, and Contracts & Pricing teams.
• Administer subcontract funding; prepare Monthly Program Review presentations; and produce financial deliverables as required for internal and external use.
• Develop ROMs/Cost Estimates for task order pricing units.
• Process 75% LOF (Limitation of Funds) notices and RAFs (Risk Authorization Form).
• Maintain and track WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) efforts as required by contract.
• Work directly with customers or COR (Contracting Officer Representative) on questions/concerns/issues.
• Analyze trends and variances to identify potential risks and issues and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, progress, and costs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a central repository of project documentation and ensure relevant parties have access to the most up-to-date information.
• Assist with development and implementation of project management processes and tools.
• Support project team members in planning, tracking, analyzing, and reporting across projects with varying contract types, sizes, complexities, and risk levels.
• Provide training and support to project managers and other team members on project control systems and processes.
• Conduct post-project reviews to document lessons learned and recommend improvements for future projects.
• Manage special projects as assigned by the project manager or senior management.

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in a Project Control Analyst/Project Financial Analyst role working with government service contracts.
• 15+ years’ experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition policies.
• 15+ years’ experience communicating financial information and scenarios with management and Project/Program Managers.
• Experience generating cost performance reports on government contracts; familiarity with FAR & DFAR.
• Knowledge of Forecasting, Cost Burdens, Labor Accounting, Tripwires, Contract Funding Obligation and De-Obligation, and Contract Closeouts (desired).
• Experience with various contract types (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, and FFP), billing invoice experience, understanding of unbilled data, and Contract Administration (plus).
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex financial models.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment is offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• B.S. in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• 15+ years’ experience with Government Accounting language (CLIN, SLIN, ACRN).
• 5+ years’ experience working with Wide Area Workflow.
• 15+ years’ working knowledge and experience with corporate accounting systems such as JAMIS, Deltek, or Oracle.
• 3+ years’ working knowledge of Agiloft.
• 3+ years’ working knowledge of Google Sheets and Docs.

Compensation & Benefits

A customizable benefits program may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability and other insurance products
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Assorted voluntary benefits

Location

U.S. citizen required; location not specified in the provided description.