Project Controls Analyst, Advisory

Overview

An experienced Project Controls Analyst is needed to support the organization’s US West Advisory practice. This position offers flexibility for fully remote, hybrid, or on-site work based on the applicant’s preference.

This role supports an Advisory business line working with business and policy analysts, economists, commercial strategists, technology architects, sustainability and resilience planners, and human capital and change management practitioners. Responsibilities focus on helping client agencies meet financial, schedule, and performance targets.

Responsibilities

The Project Controls Analyst will support assigned client projects to help ensure achievement of financial, schedule, and performance targets defined by client contract and internal expectations. Key responsibilities include:

• Review performance trends and prepare analysis, cost impact, and monthly project performance reports.
• Recommend contractor invoices for approval.
• Prepare regular cost reports tracking actual costs, committed costs for subs/vendors, and budgets.
• Update forecasts based on progress assessed through earned value, discussions with the project team, and other tools.
• Establish project budgets from proposal estimates and assist the Project Manager with project setup and execution.
• Coordinate with other project personnel to develop effective Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Communicate results of budget, cost, and schedule analyses with the PM and other project leaders; identify issues and successes and develop project recovery plans when required.
• Lead meetings with internal project teams, Project Approvers, and Finance & Accounting.
• Assist Project Managers with procurement activities including establishing purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Monitor subcontractor/vendor spending against commitments and budget; raise issues or concerns as needed.
• Complete payment release paperwork and track payment release to subcontractors per payment terms.
• Assist Project Managers with Salesforce entries and updates.
• Assist with basic Federal Contract Requirements as needed to support Project Managers on federal contracts.
• Liaise with subcontractors regarding progress, schedules, and contract administration.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators, including earned value, cost and schedule performance, estimate to completion, and project end dates.
• Proactively track unbilled amounts, invoicing status, and aged AR, and report to management.
• Maintain excellent data quality metrics, including forecast end dates and quarterly/monthly estimates to completion.
• Review client invoices for accuracy and establish invoice schedules based on contracting terms.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports for internal and external clients.
• Read and understand client contracts and subcontracts, particularly as related to scope, schedule, budget, and risk; coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure contractual procedures are met.
• Communicate with clients regarding invoicing, payment, contract, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 4 years of related experience in project controls, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education; typically at least 2 years management consulting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with an engineering, construction management, or related field with 8+ years of relevant project controls experience.
• Detailed knowledge of project planning and scheduling methods, practices, and earned value.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $78,000 to $110,000 (USD) per year.
• Offered rate is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Benefits may include (depending on employment status):

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life, AD&D, disability
• Paid time off, leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Location

• Work location model: Remote
• This role can be fully remote, hybrid, or on site, based on applicant preference.

Additional Information

• This posting is for a current vacancy, and the organization intends to fill the position by 01/02/2027.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.
• As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location.