Manager/Director, Project Control

Description

We are BE:

At BE, we’re not just another company—we’re a movement. We push boundaries, break barriers, and redefine what’s possible in the tech world. Our culture? We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and innovation without limits. Our team of visionaries and disruptors bring unique perspectives and bold ideas to the table, driving us to deliver exceptional results and shape the future of technology.

With BE, you're not just filling a role; you're becoming part of a dynamic force that’s obsessed with our mission, our clients, and our people. We cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters: making an impact with cutting-edge solutions and fostering a culture of authenticity and respect. Join us to BE part of something bigger, BE bold, BE innovative, BE extraordinary.

What We’re About:

• Boundary-Pushing Innovation: We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and innovation without limits. We seek candidates who are unafraid to take risks and challenge the norm.
• Bold Mission, Bold Culture: Our culture is bold and so is our work. We’re looking for individuals who embody our No B.S., just BE philosophy and bring their authentic selves to work every day.
• Impactful Results: Every day at BE is an opportunity to make a real impact. We value team members who are driven to deliver exceptional results and shape the future of technology.
• Visionary Thinking: We are a team of visionaries and disruptors. We seek candidates with unique perspectives and bold ideas that drive us forward.
• Commitment to Excellence: We cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters. We want individuals who are committed to excellence and obsessed with our mission, clients, and our company.
• Inclusive and Respectful Culture: We foster a culture of authenticity and respect. We value diversity and inclusivity, seeking individuals who contribute to a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and enjoy work.

Ready to BE Different?

Ready to be part of something bigger than yourself? At BE, you’ll work on projects that matter, alongside a team that’s as driven as you are. If you’re ready to ditch the ordinary and join the extraordinary, we want to hear from you. Check out the position description below and get ready to make waves together.

Qualifications

Ready to disrupt the norm and BE extraordinary? Here’s your chance to join our team of innovators and game-changers. Keep reading and get ready to bring your A-game!

As a Manager/Director of Project Control in our CFO Organization, you will support Operations with financial analysis, risk mitigation, and revenue reporting to help the Company and Program succeed. You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to build an actionable plan that meets all client requirements for financial management and reporting in a timely and seamless manner. As a Director of Project Control, you will leverage your government contracts experience working in a demanding and fast-paced environment to serve as a strategic business partner with our Operations sectors and Project Managers to meet contract requirements and achieve our performance goals. You will lead and mentor our Project Control Team of Project Control Analysts and help ensure the Project Control processes run efficiently through our team's consistent tracking and communication with all stakeholders. This is your chance to contribute as a member of our Team towards the success of our and our customer’s national security mission! 

WORK LOCATION:

Primary location: McLean, VA (Corporate HQ) with remote work flexibility

This position will have direct communication with our customers monthly and may require periodic travel.

To keep breaking barriers and redefining what's possible, we’re looking for candidates with the following exceptional technical capabilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Control team to ensure high performance and professional growth, and to support and partner with Sector Project Managers to ensure program success
• Partner with our business sectors to provide support and training to improve financial performance. 
• Oversee project financials including budgets, forecast, estimates at completion (EACs), variance analyses, and forecast what-if analyses (e.g., review and model potential project performance options and impacts for/with Project Managers). 
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, funding, and billing requirements; monitor CV and FV levels against program spend and forecasts; monitor subcontractor funding and expenditures
• Monitor and analyze project profitability and key performance indicators.
• Track and model for T&M, FFP, and CPFF contracts; for CPFF contracts, monitory and factor potential indirect rate over/under runs and keep the Project Manager informed in accordance with DCAA, FAR, and CAS.
• Evaluate and improve project control processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead maintenance and support of our accounting software (Deltek Costpoint) and improve our utilization of it and similar available tools, such as the Project Planning module.  
• Manage Costpoint project workforce and ensure employees on program are using correct project codes
• Serve as a liaison between Operations and other corporate functions.
• Review Mods and any de-obligations prior to Project Manager execution
• Prepare analyses for contract close-outs
• Provide support to CFO organization:
  • Prepare and maintain live rolling forecast and AOPs
  • Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual project financial reporting and provide variance analyses
  • Contribute to the Month-end close process (Revenue and direct costs) with Finance and Accounting, including submission of monthly direct accruals.
  • Assisting with month-end accruals, expense reports, and initiating corrections, if/when necessary
  • Other tasks, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Candidates must have the ability to receive a Security Clearance but are not required to have a clearance at the time of hire
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Math, or related degree, or at least 5 years work of related work experience
• 5 to 10 years of federal government contracting and program financial experience including long range forecasting, financial modeling, tracking costs to budget, cost to ceilings, and execution to schedule.
• Prior experience partnering with business sectors and project managers to provide ongoing project financial management training/development.
• Program Control support for Cost Plus/Reimbursable government contracts for IT services (i.e. labor contracts)
• Experience/familiarity with CAS and FAR, DCAA, rate variance, and support of incurred cost submission audits
• Solid working knowledge of multiple types of contracts including FFP, CPFF, T&M, and IDIQ contracts.
• Strong Finance, Accounting, MS Excel, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience with industry-leading accounting ERP systems, preferably Cost Point
• Knowledge of IC/DoD contract processes.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills

• Knowledge of Costpoint Project Planning Module (Forecasting tool)
• 2 years’ experience with Costpoint cloud version 8.1/8.2.
• Experience with PowerBI

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BE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

BE is a premier Information Technology and National Security consulting firm headquartered in McLean, VA. Since our founding in 1998, we've been delivering tailored solutions rooted in a deep understanding of our clients, their missions, and their unique challenges. Recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater DC area, BE has consistently earned spots on the Inc. 500/5000 list and has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in DC for five consecutive years. Additionally, we've been honored as a CRN Top 200 Technology Solution Provider in North America for four years straight. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion shapes our vibrant culture, fostering creativity, innovation, and engagement. Through open communication and a supportive team dynamic, we champion the acceptance of new people and ideas, driving us toward excellence. BE is an equal Opportunity Employer–Minorities / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation. Buchanan & Edwards is an E-Verify employer.