The Project Control Analyst requires proven experience across project planning and control with a background in government contracting. The Analyst will work alongside the Project Team in support of managing the financial and contractual elements of projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in DoD setting with understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, DFARs, and Uniform Guidance
- Well versed in the entire life cycle of a project from proposal development through contract close out
- Familiar with contract types, e.g., FFP, T&M, Cost Plus
- Requires strong program financial reporting skills to include responsibility for accurate forecasting, project planning and control, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and compliance with external and internal policies
- Demonstrate the ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate into management level reports
- Advanced Excel expertise
- Ability to prioritize and work without supervision, be persistent in follow-through
- Possess qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Geneva
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interface with the Project Team to provide financial support and analysis
- Collaborate with the Project Team to build appropriate work breakdown structure to comply with customer requirements and allow for accurate time charging and financial projections
- Process, input, and maintain accurate records for grants/contracts, subcontract/vendor/consultant agreements, and modifications
- Review, validate and report project actual costs incurred for labor and other direct costs
- Document and submit information in support of accruals for work performed but not yet invoiced in accordance with internal policies
- Work with the Project Team to collect bottom up financial forecasts/Estimates to complete (ETC)/Estimates at completion (EAC) and enter into the financial management tool
- Review trends to assess accuracy of the financial forecast and work with Project Team to remediate any issues
- Responsible for accuracy in financial reporting for cost, revenue and profitability in accordance with contractual obligations
- Work with procurement to review vendor, subcontractor, and consultant agreements to validate funding and contract type are appropriate based on prime contract
- Perform analyses and prepare reports in order to ensure that projects are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
- Assist with/prepare schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
- Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the Project Team and then government
- Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
- Effectively communicate with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables
- Review and execute close‐out activities, including but not limited to, final reconciliation of direct and indirect expenses to ensure all appropriate expenses have been posted; reconciliation of invoices (billed and received); and all subcontract invoices have been received and paid
- Assist in preparing for internal and external audits