We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Analyst to join our project controls team. This role is essential for supporting cost engineering activities, analyzing project performance, and ensuring accurate financial and schedule reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cost engineering, proficiency with project controls tools, and a solid understanding of earned value management principles. A Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) credential is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project cost control systems, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Monitor and report on project cost performance, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
Support the integration of cost and schedule data for accurate earned value analysis.
Prepare and deliver cost reports, cash flow projections, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, and procurement teams to ensure alignment of cost and schedule objectives.
Assist in change management processes, including cost impact assessments.
Maintain compliance with company standards and industry best practices for cost control and reporting.
Participate in project meetings and provide expert cost engineering insights.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on cost engineering.
Proficiency in cost management tools and Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables).
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Strong understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
CCE certification (Certified Cost Engineer) is a plus.
Experience with large-scale projects and integrated project controls systems is desirable.
Compensation
The annual starting salary for this position is between $75,000 - $90,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits
Amentum health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holidays, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock.
Compensation Details:
$75,000 - $95,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
01/12/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
