Modern Technology Solutions

Project Control Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
  • 4+ years of experience in Project Control, FP&A, Accounting, or similar disciplines.
  • Experience with government contracting is essential.
  • Familiarity with financial management tools like Deltek CostPoint, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI, or similar ERP/BI systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform contract and program-level performance analysis.
  • Prepare and coordinate financial budgets and operational plans.
  • Monitor funding, expenditures, and provide updates to Program Managers.
  • Identify execution risks or budget variances and communicate them with managers.
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to identify trends.
  • Maintain detailed financial oversight of multiple projects.
  • Support travel requests, expense tracking, and vendor invoice processing.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location with remote options.
  • Opportunity for occasional travel.
  • Engagement in a geographically distributed team setting.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Project Control Analyst provides project control and financial analysis support to assigned projects and business unit portfolios. The role will function in a geographically distributed department with flexible work location and occasional travel. Position is remote and could be based in multiple locations: Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dayton, Ohio, Huntsville, Alabama or Alexandria, Virginia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Business Operations

Planning & Budget
  • Perform contract and program level performance analysis.
  • Prepare and coordinate financial budgets, operation plans, forecasts, what-if scenarios, and capital allocation reports.
  • Monitor funding, expenditures, commitments, and remaining balances and provide regular updates to Program Managers for each effort
  • Identify potential execution risks or variances from budget and communicate issues/actions with the appropriate PM
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis as necessary to identify trends and link outcomes to drivers.


Project Control Specialist Technical Support

Financial Management Support
  • Conduct financial planning, tracking execution to plan and performing profitability analysis.
  • Maintain detailed financial oversight of multiple efforts, including labor, travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs), ensuring costs are accurately tracked and managed independently for each project
  • Provide frequent support for travel requests, expense reports, and travel budget tracking
  • Interface with the Finance, Accounting, and Contracts team for related project/program issues.
  • Support time management reconciliation.
  • Support the tracking and processing of subcontractor and vendor invoices


Qualifications:

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required - preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any related discipline


Required Skills:
  • 4+ years experience in Project Control, FP&A, Accounting or any related discipline
  • Government Contracting Experience
  • Familiarity with Financial Management toolkits such as Deltek CostPoint, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI or other similar ERP/BI systems. SMARTSHEETS experience a plus.
  • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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