Project Control Analyst

Overview

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact – and Own a Piece of the Future

 

Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we’d love to meet you.

 

We’re a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we’re not just looking for someone to fill a seat — we’re looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us.

 

Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

 

About the Role

 

The Project Control Analyst (PCA), Senior Principal (Career Level 5) is a key member of the contracts team. This role supports a subsidiary of a large contractor support services company, working closely with Government customers, Prime contractors, Contracts Manager(s) (CM), Program Managers (PM), Sector leads and other relevant Operations personnel to ensure effective contract and project financial management and performance of projects. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports, focused on deep subject‑matter expertise and cross‑functional collaboration rather than personnel management.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Project Support

• Serve as a senior individual contributor and subject‑matter expert partnering with Contracts, Operations, and Program Management teams, providing actionable financial and contractual insights across the program lifecycle.
• Lead the financial component of internal and external project reviews, ensuring data integrity and transparency in all reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor and teaming partner performance, ensuring alignment with contractual and financial expectations.
• Track and report on contract ceiling utilization, providing updates and recommendations throughout the life of each agreement.
• Evaluate and validate annual escalation recommendations, ensuring alignment with business and financial objectives.

Financial Planning and Tracking

• Provide expert guidance on establishing and maintaining compliant financial structures within Deltek Costpoint for all projects and programs.
• Develop comprehensive estimates, pricing models, and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to support strategic business initiatives.
• Monitor project financial performance, evaluate actuals versus forecasts, and collaborate with senior program and finance leadership to address variances and optimize performance.
• Track and manage project obligations, including subcontractor agreements, travel, and material commitments, ensuring fiscal accountability.
• Lead Estimate at Completion (EAC) analyses and variance reviews, providing actionable insights to improve financial predictability and profitability.
• Participate in forecasting and projection activities across portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals and funding profiles.
• Manage project burn rates and funding utilization, providing forward-looking analysis and early risk identification.
• Review and authorize project at-risk forms to support timely decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Oversee financial aspects of contract de-obligations and closeouts, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and client requirements.
• Monitor funding, burn rates, and ceilings and drive timely Limitation of Funds / Limitation of Government’s Obligation notices and other required communications, in coordination with Contracts and Program Managers.

Contract and Funding Management

• Partner with Contracts and Program Managers to monitor funding levels, manage burn rates, and project funding needs.
• Review and contribute to the preparation of contract modifications, ensuring alignment with financial goals and obligations.
• Identify and escalate potential funding shortfalls, coordinating corrective actions with senior leadership.
• Review contract and subcontract terms to ensure compliance with financial and reporting requirements.

Reporting and Analysis

• Perform advanced analysis of project financial reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive informed decision-making.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews of unbilled revenue, ensuring issues are addressed proactively.
• Review and assess revenue, cost performance, and