Project Control Analyst

Job Description Project Control Analyst (Full time) Duties and Responsibilities Plan, track, analyze, and report on assigned Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, task orders, and internal projects. Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, and prepare cost proposals in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other government solicitations. Coordinate financial inputs from Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Finance, Contracts, Procurement, and Business Development teams. Support monthly program financial reviews, including revenue, funding, backlog, expenditures, labor utilization, variance analysis, and forecast reporting. Consolidate budgets, expenditures, forecasts, headcount, funding, and staffing plans for program management leadership reviews. Establish and maintain project cost baselines, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and project forecasts. Develop and maintain financial models to support contract execution, resource planning, forecasting, indirect cost planning, and proposal pricing activities. Perform project controls functions including labor planning, funding analysis, burn rate monitoring, contract ceiling tracking, and variance analysis. Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and reporting, ensuring compliance with company procedures and customer requirements. Develop and implement reporting procedures to evaluate project performance, contract deliverables, funding status, and work-in-progress valuation. Prepare cost narratives, Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, cost volume support materials, and pricing summaries for government proposals. Interpret and apply applicable government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements related to cost and pricing. Review labor categories, labor rates, indirect rates, subcontractor quotes, travel estimates, material costs, and other direct cost elements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Conduct detailed cost and price analyses of subcontractor and vendor proposals and supporting documentation. Generate detailed proposal pricing using approved estimating methodologies, indirect rates, and pricing strategies. Participate in proposal reviews, fact-finding, pricing strategy discussions, and customer audits as required. Support contract negotiations by providing pricing analyses and cost-related documentation. Assist with audit support activities, including DCAA and DCMA requests, incurred cost submissions, proposal audits, and financial data calls. Utilize Costpoint and Unanet to support project setup, labor and cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and proposal development activities. Apply working knowledge of government contract types, including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Time-and-Materials (T&M), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements. Maintain strict confidentiality of proprietary, financial, and procurement-sensitive information. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, plus 3–5 years of experience in project controls, pricing, program finance, or government contracting. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education. Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and proposals. Working knowledge of government contract types, including CPFF, T&M, FFP, IDIQ, and Task Order environments. Demonstrated understanding of FAR, DFARS, and government proposal compliance requirements. Experience preparing cost proposals, BOEs, cost narratives, and pricing models for government solicitations. Experience supporting DCAA and DCMA audits, reviews, or customer data requests. Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and Unanet, including project setup, labor reporting, forecasting, project accounting, and financial analysis functions. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams). Experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, SharePoint, or other reporting and business intelligence tools is preferred. Knowledge of indirect rate structures, including Fringe, Overhead, G&A, and Fee calculations. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, interpret complex financial data, and develop practical solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial and program performance information to management and customers. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, proposals, and competing priorities simultaneously. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced government contracting environment. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and implement best practices. Must be customer-focused and capable of adapting to evolving program and proposal requirements. Ability to work extended hours when required to support proposal submissions, contract deadlines, and program reviews. 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 U.S. 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 Benefits include: Paid Time Off Paid Company Holidays 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: 70,304 - 70,304 USD per year (San Diego, CA (FSI)) #J-18808-Ljbffr