Project Control Analyst

Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness.  

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on.  

Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, SoarTech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain. This role is part of our Highbury Defense Group (HDG) division, which specializes in C2, systems engineering, cyber, and international mission support. HDG brings decades of experience supporting the DoD, Department of State, and allied partners, delivering practical, technically rigorous solutions that strengthen operational readiness around the world.  

*This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Plans, tracks, analyzes, and reports on assigned contracts.
• Coordinates financial inputs from project control team, control account managers and program management leadership.
• Supports monthly financial reporting, variance against plan reporting to management and corporate accounting.
• Consolidates budgets, expenditures, forecast and headcount information for program management leadership reviews.
• Establishes and maintains cost baselines, develops Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and performs Estimates at Completion as required on assigned projects.
• Implements earned value procedures and coordinates with program control staff, control account managers and program management leadership to ensure procedures are uniformly applied.
• Develops and implements reporting procedures to evaluate project status, valuation of work in progress, and tracking of contract deliverables.
• Reviews financial information and provides detailed analysis to program management leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• 4-5 days/week on site.

Required Qualifications 

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with 1-3 years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, and/or macros), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• MS Project Experience is desired.
• EVMS For Project, Business Intelligence (BI), SharePoint business tools, and Unanet experience is a plus.
• Must be customer serviced focused and possess: (1) the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; (2) ability to organize, schedule, budget and coordinate work phases; (3) ability to determine the appropriate approach at the project level and provide innovative solutions to a range of complex problems; (4) organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit.
• Strong interpersonal skills: both verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial topics to technical personnel.
• Must be comfortable presenting to program management leadership.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.

Clearance Requirements 

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information.  Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL).  In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.  

EEOC & Know Your Rights 

Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English Spanish 

Pay Scales & Benefits 

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors. 

Benefits include… 

• Paid Time Off 

• Paid Company Holidays 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• Optional HSA and FSA 

• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance 

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• 401k Matching 

• Employee Assistance Program 

The pay range for this role is: $90,000-105,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA)