Appcast

Principal Project Control Specialist

Appcast$103K — $181K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, typically 10+ years of experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in government contract financial management.
  • Familiarity with Cost Reimbursable (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M) contracts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable with budgets.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and managing cost control systems for accurate financial reporting.
  • Perform planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for various projects, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
  • Facilitate the development of work breakdown structures in collaboration with other departments.
  • Conduct independent data analysis and create visual presentations of cost status.
  • Forecast variances from project plans and manage change orders with proactive financial analysis.
  • Develop and maintain various financial models including revenue recognition and cost analyses.
  • Work with Project Leads to manage project budgets and identify financial risks.
  • Generate ad hoc reports for project performance analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Flexible work schedules.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Control Principal Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to support a variety of contract types within the organization! This role offers opportunities to grow within the organization and gain exposure to complex projects and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Cost Control Systems: Assist in developing and managing cost control systems to provide project and company management with accurate and timely financial information.
• Project Planning & Reporting: Perform all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for projects of varying contract types, sizes, complexities, and risk levels, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures for FFP, CPFF, and T&M contracts.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Facilitate the development of WBS by collaborating with Program Management, Procurement, and Finance Departments.
• Data Analysis: Conduct independent analysis of data stored in project management and cost control systems; create presentations using graphs, diagrams, and other visual aids to illustrate cost status.
• Variance & Change Management: Forecast and identify variances from project plans and pricing; manage change orders; provide financial analysis to Project Leads; take proactive steps to manage project cost, schedule, and performance.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain revenue recognition models, EACs, Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs), burn rate analyses, and related cost analyses using advanced Excel-based financial modeling.
• Budget Management: Work alongside Project Leads to maintain project budgets, including monthly budgeted vs. actual cost analysis; identify and communicate risks such as cost overruns, underspending, and vacancy issues.
• Subcontract & Purchase Order Management: Perform subcontract and purchase order management activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, processing invoices, and preparing accruals for projects.
• Ad Hoc Reporting: Generate ad hoc reports to support project performance analysis and decision-making.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field and typically 10+ years of related work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in government contract financial management.
• Familiarity with various contract types, subcontracts, or grants, including Cost Reimbursable contracts (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M) contracts.
• US Citizen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work comfortably with budgets and collaborate across multiple departments.
• General understanding of government contracting indirect rate structures and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with proficiency in other MS Office business software tools
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting environments preferred.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
• Basic understanding of federal government contracting principles, including familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), with a willingness to deepen knowledge.
• Ability to learn and apply new software, tools, and systems relevant to project controls, federal compliance, and financial management.
• Foundational knowledge of federal contract types such as Cost Reimbursable (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M), and the ability to assist in tracking and managing these contracts.

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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200 employees
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Founded
2014

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