Project Control Analyst

Project Control Analyst

Immediate need for a talented Project Control Analyst. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Niskayuna, NY (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Pay Range: $35 - $36/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate costing efforts in support of complex proposals for sponsored projects, including direct contracts, subcontracts, contracts from client businesses and requotes
• Compile and issue contract required financial performance and subcontract activity reports
• Complete billing activities required in support of assigned contracts and client businesses
• Monitoring customer accounts and performing collection activities for assigned customers
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Drive process compliance and improvement/simplification

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills: Microsoft office applications, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in a financial related discipline (or an Associate's degree in a Financial related discipline with at least 2 years of experience in government grants and contracts cost estimating).
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven success with high performance teams and customer relations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with estimating and billing processes, tools, accounting systems and practices within a research environment.
• Knowledge of Government regulations related to cost estimating and allowable cost and payment
• Working knowledge of Oracle Project Accounting and Accounts Receivable applications
• Receivables collection experience
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Power Point
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work after work hours and weekends
• Variance & Ad Hoc Analysis: Deep dive into variances, ad-hoc financial queries to identify risks/opportunities
• ERP / Reporting Systems: Proficiency with Oracle for financial processing and reporting
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling: Building and managing budgets, forecasts, long-range planning, and financial models for decision support
• Excel & Advanced Analytical Tools: Advanced Excel use (pivot tables, macros), familiarity with Power BI for visualization
• Financial Reporting Analysis: Preparation and interpretation of financial statements, monthly close packages, variance and balance sheet analysis
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret financial data, recognize trends, evaluate issues, and identify causes
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear presentation of analysis and findings to cross-functional teams and project teams
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proactive, effective resolution of financial issues while balancing risks and rewards
• Process Improvement & Strategic Thinking: Identifying and implementing financial & operations process enhancements, system integration, and strategic initiatives

Our client is a leading Aerospace and Energy Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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