Project Financial Control Analyst

Overview

A leading organization in the government contracting sector is seeking a Project Financial Control Analyst to support its National Security Business Unit. This role involves managing financial operations and project controls for a portfolio of federal government contracts. The analyst will work closely with program management, contracts, accounting, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial performance, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.

This position is remote within the United States and requires support during Eastern Time working hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily project financial control and contract finance activities for federal government and national security contracts.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project financial forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), revenue projections, and cash flow models.
• Monitor contract performance against funded value, budget, revenue, gross margin, and net margin targets.
• Build and manage project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to support cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Analyze direct and indirect costs, labor utilization, subcontractor spending, other direct costs (ODCs), and funding status to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, variance analyses, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive-level summaries.
• Collaborate with Program Managers on financial planning, staffing projections, burn rate analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Support contract startup, modifications, rebaseline activities, and contract closeout financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, company policies, and financial controls related to cost accounting and contract management.
• Assist with annual budgeting, long-range planning, indirect rate analysis, and ad hoc financial modeling.
• Support audits and data requests from internal leadership, external auditors, customers, and government agencies.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives related to project controls, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in government contract finance, project controls, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or program finance within a federal contracting environment.
• Experience with Cost-Plus contracts.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of project control fundamentals including WBS structures, indirect rates, EAC development, revenue recognition, and margin analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or national security programs.
• Familiarity with Unanet financial software.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance requirements.

Clearance Requirement

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development (subject to IRS limitations).
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Supportive work environment with virtual and in-person social and wellness activities.

Location

• Remote within the United States.
• Must support Eastern Time working hours.