Project Control Analyst
Apply NowCompany: A E M, Inc.
Location: Springfield, VA 22153
Description:
SUMMARY
The Project Control Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting financial performance at the project level. This role supports Business Units by ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and assessing financial health at the project level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in business, accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 5 years work experience in project finance, project control, or financial analysis preferably in government contracting.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply analytical analysis to results.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to solve most problems independently.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The working conditions are those of a normal office environment with the absence of disagreeable elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EOE, including disability/vets
The Project Control Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting financial performance at the project level. This role supports Business Units by ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and assessing financial health at the project level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performance Monitoring
- Track and analyze business unit financials, including revenue, costs, and profitability, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports at a project level.
- Oversee cost control processes to ensure financial goals are met, working closely with business unit leaders to identify and address any discrepancies.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks by performing in-depth financial analysis and creating contingency plans.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights for optimization.
- Use project data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for cost optimization.
- Ensure project accounting practices adhere to company policies and industry regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation for audits.
- Reporting
- Maintain project documentation in accordance with company standards
- Evaluate continuously and improve project control processes and reporting methodologies for greater accuracy and efficiency.
- Risk Management
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and update risk management plans.
- Collaboration
- Facilitate meetings to discuss project status, challenges, and solutions.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to support decision making and enhance project outcomes.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders, project teams, operations, and finance to ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project's financial standing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency in financial software (eg ERP systems) and advanced knowledge of Excel. Familiarity with SQL & project management software is a plus.
- Strong ability to analyze financial data, create detailed reports, and make informed recommendations based on findings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in business, accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 5 years work experience in project finance, project control, or financial analysis preferably in government contracting.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply analytical analysis to results.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to solve most problems independently.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The working conditions are those of a normal office environment with the absence of disagreeable elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EOE, including disability/vets