What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Controls Analyst position at Westat?
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Job Summary :
Westat is seeking a Senior Project Control Analyst. The Project Control team provides a full range of project financial management and oversight acting as business financial advisors and strategic partners. The team regularly reviews reports and highlights and addresses project financial and Estimate-At-Completion (EAC) / budget concerns with project owners. Project Control consolidates project financials at the practice and sector levels in preparation for review by corporate management as part of the company's standard review process.
This position has a hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 day(s) working onsite at a Westat office location.
Job Responsibilities :
- Responsible for accuracy in financial reporting for cost, revenue and profitability internally to the division and finance department, as well as supporting external client(s) reporting requirements.
- Oversee development of budgets for program teams that align to contractual requirements, proposal and program WBS.
- Effective communication skills with respect to identifying and explaining financial risks / implications of project management decisions.
- Review, validate and report project actual costs incurred for labor, expense and travel.
- Work with Program Team to collect bottom-up financial forecasts / Estimate to complete and enter into Program Financial Management Tool.
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Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work / life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in :
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
