Appcast

Senior Project Control Specialist (Remote)

Appcast$74K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Project Controls or related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related fields.
  • Familiarity with diverse contract types such as OTA, Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and Time and Material.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to budget management.
  • General understanding of government contracting indirect rate structures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and managing cost control systems for accurate financial reporting.
  • Perform comprehensive project planning, tracking, and reporting for various contract types.
  • Facilitate the creation of Work Breakdown Structures in collaboration with multiple departments.
  • Conduct independent data analysis and create visual presentations to illustrate financial status.
  • Forecast and manage project variance, change orders, and overall performance analysis.
  • Develop revenue recognition models and other financial analyses using advanced Excel techniques.
  • Work with Project Leads on budget maintenance and risk identification for projects.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Life insurance and additional holiday allowances.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Control Senior Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to support a variety of contract types within the organization!

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 CPxF 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.
  • Financial Analysis: Demonstrate analytical abilities by obtaining financial report information to help projects understand their performance and transactions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Controls or related work experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Familiarity with various contract types, subcontracts, or grants, including OTA (Other Transaction Agreements, Cost Reimbursable contracts (CPxF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M) contracts.
  • 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, including financial modeling and data analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • In-depth knowledge of federal government contracting principles, including FAR, DFARS, and JTR.
  • Familiarity with federal contract types (Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material).
  • Experience analyzing program cost, schedule, and impact, including variance analysis and reporting.
  • Experience with Oracle Smartview, Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting environments preferred but not required.


Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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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2014

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