Project Control Specialist

Position Overview:The Project Control Analyst provides project control and financial analysis support to assigned projects and business unit portfolios. The role will function in a geographically distributed department with flexible work location and occasional travel. Position is remote and could be based in multiple locations: Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dayton, Ohio, Huntsville, Alabama or Alexandria, Virginia.Roles and Responsibilities:Business OperationsPlanning & BudgetPerform contract and program level performance analysis.Prepare and coordinate financial budgets, operation plans, forecasts, what-if scenarios, and capital allocation reports.Monitor funding, expenditures, commitments, and remaining balances and provide regular updates to Program Managers for each effortIdentify potential execution risks or variances from budget and communicate issues/actions with the appropriate PMPerform ad hoc financial analysis as necessary to identify trends and link outcomes to drivers.Project Control Specialist Technical SupportFinancial Management SupportConduct financial planning, tracking execution to plan and performing profitability analysis.Maintain detailed financial oversight of multiple efforts, including labor, travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs), ensuring costs are accurately tracked and managed independently for each projectProvide frequent support for travel requests, expense reports, and travel budget trackingInterface with the Finance, Accounting, and Contracts team for related project/program issues.Support time management reconciliation.Support the tracking and processing of subcontractor and vendor invoicesQualifications:Required Education:Bachelor’s degree required – preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any related disciplineRequired Skills:4+ years experience in Project Control, FP&A, Accounting or any related disciplineGovernment Contracting ExperienceFamiliarity with Financial Management toolkits such as Deltek CostPoint, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI or other similar ERP/BI systems. SMARTSHEETS experience a plus.Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on ExcelDemonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment#LI-MS1#MTSI