Project Control Analyst

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced, self-starting Program Control Analyst to serve as part of our Program Management Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Control Analyst (PCA) will Plan, Track, and monitor a portfolio of projects in support of ACI Program and Project Managers and the Vice President of Government Programs. The Program Control Analyst will analyze, forecast project financials to aid in the decision making and overall delivery of financial commitments. The PCA is responsible for project/program financials including management and review of cost, funding, labor charging, forecasting and internal reporting. The position is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Program Management Officer.

A successful Project Control Analyst at ACI will:

• Support the development of annual operating plans and monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts
• Identify and quantify any potential Risks and Opportunities not in the forecast
• Support the monthly business rhythms of both the program and finance organizations
• Perform financial analysis in support of ongoing program management
• Develop accurate and timely monthly performance reports for the programs and projects.
• Responsible for providing financial support to Program Managers in the preparation and analysis of complex project financial data and other complex contract, project or business-related tasks
• Develops, documents, and maintains financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements
• Monitors progress of program requirements. Monitors cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met
• Prepares complex financial/administrative reports and distributes to customers/user organizations
• Conducts complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, project performance analysis, etc.).
• Liaison between operations, finance, and other company staff on financial issues. Interfaces with subcontractors, vendors, and customers and performs extensive investigations as required
• Track and present key project metrics (margin, EV, utilization)
• Participating in and supports meetings and program reviews (PMRs)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

A Program Control Analyst who fits our team is: 

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission. 
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter. 
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders. 
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully. 
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected. 
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests. 
• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; conducts himself/herself accordingly. 

Required Qualifications: 

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of project control of government contracts experience (CPFF, FFP, T&M)
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Experience performing variance analysis, sensitivity analysis, cost baseline preparation and review, break-even, and other ad hoc analysis
• Demonstrated working knowledge of MS excel, cost collection
• Experience with Unanet or equivalent Financial Management Systems
• Eligible to receive a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented with the highest standards of accuracy and ethics.
• Fast learning, self-directed leader with the ability to plan, organize, and manage projects by priority.
• Possess a high degree of personal integrity, good mathematical aptitude with the ability to analyze business issues and possess the skills to solve problems efficiently.
• Interact with people, computers, and business systems in an effective manner.

Augustine Consulting, Inc. offers a robust benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Pay Band Information:

$52,000 - $114,000

The ACI pay band for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of a specific compensation. Factors that influence the pay offered to a specific candidate for this position include, but are not limited to, federal and state laws; federal government contract labor categories and contract wage rates; relevant prior work experience; a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors; geographic location; education; and certifications.

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Salary : $52,000 - $114,000