Project Control Analyst

Project Control Analyst

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret (Ability to Obtain/Maintain)

CERTIFICATION:N/A

TRAVEL: Less than 15%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Control Analyst to join our dynamic team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
  • Equivalent experience: 8+ years with a bachelor's degree
• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in Program Control, Contract Administration, or related roles.
  • Experience managing U.S. government contracts, including knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract types (FFP, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, etc.).
  • Experience with Air Force TWES reporting and understanding of WAF
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, IBM TM1, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Advanced understanding of project accounting, forecasting, and revenue recognition methods.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Lean-in personality and able to be a self-starter and able to get things done.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Pricing experience or interest in developing pricing techniques.
• Experience with procurement systems and compliance processes.
• Leadership experience, including managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability toobtain a Secret clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  • Generate and deliver monthly financial reporting deliverables, including contract-specific requirements.
  • Perform financial analyses, such as ad hoc accounts receivable reviews, to identify and resolve revenue, billing, or customer payment discrepancies.
  • Prepare and present financial Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure contractual compliance.
  • Support cost, schedule, and funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analysis, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
  • Conduct variance analyses and prepare accurate reporting for Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Project Set-Up & Management:
  • Manage project set-up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
  • Maintain and update project charging levels in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring accurate task period performance dates and personnel access to charge codes.
  • Reconcile subcontractor time, costs, and other project data.
• Program Revenue & Profitability:
  • Prepare revenue and cost forecasts, including Estimates at Completion (EAC).
  • Monitor costs, manpower, and funding levels to ensure compliance with budgets.
  • Process cost transfers, address unbilled accounts, and monitor accounts receivable to ensure timely customer payments.
• Contract Administration:
  • Assist with cost and price analysis of supplier proposals, modifications, and agreements.
  • Support compliance with procurement system policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and manage subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, and assist with subcontract closeouts.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Provide support to Program Managers in establishing budgets and forecasts using IBM TM1 or equivalent tools.
  • Advise on financial and contractual impacts of contract modifications and changes.
  • Assist junior project controllers, as needed, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve project challenges.