Project Control Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Control Analyst to support the financial and operational management of government-funded programs in Newport News, Virginia. In this role, you will work with program leadership, finance, and contracts teams to help monitor budgets, analyze project performance, and maintain accurate reporting. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, improving visibility into project health, and contributing to sound financial decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with program leaders to support project planning activities, budget development, and ongoing financial oversight across active assignments.
• Track labor usage, project spending, available funding, and overall cost performance to help keep work aligned with approved budgets.
• Prepare recurring reports, cost summaries, and performance updates that provide clear insight into project status and financial results.
• Review burn rates, schedule indicators, and cost trends to identify variances early and elevate potential concerns to stakeholders.
• Assist with monthly forecasting, revenue projections, and estimate updates to improve planning accuracy and program visibility.
• Use Deltek Costpoint to review project data, maintain records, support project setup changes, and verify the accuracy of financial information.
• Monitor contract values, funding limits, periods of performance, and closeout activity to help ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Create dashboards, spreadsheets, and analysis tools that support management reviews, audit readiness, and customer reporting needs.
• Collaborate with finance, contracts, human resources, and business operations teams to respond to reporting requests and support process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, project management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2-10 years of experience in project controls, project accounting, finance, or support of government programs.

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint is required.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial data analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to organize information, evaluate data accurately, and solve problems in a structured manner.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

• Familiarity with federal contract environments, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus, and Time-and-Materials agreements, is preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required.