Senior Project Controls Analyst

Note: To be considered for this position, you must be in the Washington DC area or be willing to relocate to the Washington DC area.

C5MI is a technology and services firm focused on delivering digital transformation across supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and IT operations. As a trusted SAP Gold Partner, we serve customers across the public and private sectors—helping them improve mission-critical systems, modernize operations, and increase visibility across their enterprise. Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
• Have Fun – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
• Never Screw the Customer – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done) – We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Project Control Analyst (PCA) to manage project finances and schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The PCA will work closely with program and project management to develop, monitor, and report on budgets, accruals, and actuals, providing detailed variance analysis. This role is essential for process improvement and budget compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors and reports on the financial performance of projects.
• Analyzes project data to identify trends, variances, and risks.
• Develops estimates to complete (ETC), estimates at complete (EAC), and other financial deliverables.
• Understands different contract types and revenue recognition methods.
• Reconciles actual versus budget costs monthly.
• Tracks employees' and subcontractors' incurred hours and dollars.
• Ensures adequate funding availability and supports funding requests.
• Collaborate and provide actionable insights to project teams and senior management.
• Generates and presents monthly performance reports.
• Supports project audits and compliance reviews.
• Provides guidance on financial matters.
• Manages expense reclassifications and notifies PMs on discrepancies.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience is required with a proven track record in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Unanet or a GovCon ERP system, MS Excel and other project management software.
• Government contracting experience is required.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Must be a self-starter and problem solver, capable of functioning in a dynamic, fast-paced, change-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to connect and work wi