Project Control Analyst

Job Summary:
DT Professional Services is seeking a senior level Project Control Analyst (PCA) to join our team in a remote capacity! You will use a variety of tools and techniques to monitor the progress of a project from start to finish, which includes everything from tracking timelines and milestones to monitoring budgets and expenses. You will work closely with Project Managers and other Stakeholders to monitor progress, identify, and resolve issues, and take corrective action where necessary. The PCA will also be responsible for maintaining accurate project documentation, preparing reports, and providing support to the project management team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with excellent attention to detail, and will be able to work effectively and will have a strong understanding of project management. 
Some other responsibilities include financial tracking in support of government contracts, strong analytical ability and understanding of EAC development, reconcile and analyze financial data, proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. The ideal candidate possess strong verbal and written communications skills, and is a team player, has the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and be able to meet monthly CDRL (Contract Data Requirement List) deadlines as required by contract.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these are, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities:

• Track timelines and milestones to monitoring budgets and expenses from start to finish
• Provide a broad range of project control skills on multiple projects potentially to multiple Program Managers (PMs)
• Track, analyze and report progress on contracts of varying size and complexity with limited supervision
• Responsible for capturing costs incurred and commitments and comparing against plans
• Receive inputs from PMs and translate functional requirements for workforce, material, subcontractor, and travel costs to develop Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EACs)
• Collaborate closely with members of the 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 ROM’s/Cost Estimates for task order pricing units
• Process 75% LOF (Limitation of Funds) notices and RAFs (Risk Authorization Form) and the ability to distinguish direct and indirect efforts
• Maintain and track WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) efforts as required by contract & collaborate directly with the customers or COR (Contracting Officer Representative) on questions, concerns or issues
• Understand the project requirements and objectives and develop detailed plans to track progress and milestones
• Work with project managers to establish baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, and track actual performance against those measures
• Collect data from multiple sources, including timesheets, invoices, and financial reports, to generate accurate forecasts of project costs and timelines
• 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 that all relevant parties have access to the most up-to-date information
• Serve as a liaison between the project team and other functional groups within the organization, such as accounting, purchasing, contracts and human resources
• Assist with the development and implementation of project management processes and tools
• Support the project team members in the planning, tracking, analyzing, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk
• Provide training and support to project managers and other team members on the use of project control systems and processes
• Conduct post-project reviews to document lessons learned and make recommendations for future projects
• Manage special projects as assigned by the project manager or senior management
• Perform other duties as required to support the successful completion of the project

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD issued Secret Clearance
• 10+ years’ experience in a Project Control Analyst/Project Financial Analyst role working with government service contracts
• 10+ years’ experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition policies 
• 10+ years' experience communicating financial information and scenarios with management and Project/Program Managers
• Experience in the generation of cost performance reports on government contracts; familiar with FAR & DFAR
• Demonstrated knowledge of Forecasting, Cost Burdens, Labor Accounting, Tripwires, Contract Funding Obligation and De-Obligation, and Contract Closeouts is desired
• Experience with various contract types (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, and FFP), Billing invoice experience and understanding of unbilled data, Contract Administration is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows applications
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining complex financial models
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and critical thinking skills 
• Motivated self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• B.S. in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance or equivalent 
• Demonstrated 15+ years’ experience with Government Accounting terminology/acronyms (i.e., CLIN, SLIN, ACRN)
• Demonstrated 3+ years’ experience working with Wide Area Workflow
• Demonstrated 15+ years’ working knowledge and experience with corporate accounting systems such as JAMIS, Deltek or Oracle
• Demonstrated 2+ years’ working knowledge of Agiloft
• Demonstrated 3+ years’ working knowledge of Google Sheets and Docs

The compensation range for this position: $75,000 - $90,000 annually.