What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Control Analyst position at Astrion?
Overview
Project Control Analyst
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret (Ability to Obtain/Maintain)
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: Less than 15%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Control Analyst to join our dynamic team.
Required Qualifications / Skills
Project Control Analyst
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret (Ability to Obtain/Maintain)
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: Less than 15%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Control Analyst to join our dynamic team.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- Equivalent experience: 8 years with a bachelor’s degree
- Experience:
- 8 years of experience in Program Control, Contract Administration, or related roles.
- Experience managing U.S. government contracts, including knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract types (FFP, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, etc.).
- Experience with Air Force TWES reporting and understanding of WAF
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, IBM TM1, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Advanced understanding of project accounting, forecasting, and revenue recognition methods.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Lean-in personality and able to be a self-starter and able to get things done.
- Pricing experience or interest in developing pricing techniques.
- Experience with procurement systems and compliance processes.
- Leadership experience, including managing and mentoring junior staff.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting:
- Generate and deliver monthly financial reporting deliverables, including contract-specific requirements.
- Perform financial analyses, such as ad hoc accounts receivable reviews, to identify and resolve revenue, billing, or customer payment discrepancies.
- Prepare and present financial Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure contractual compliance.
- Support cost, schedule, and funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analysis, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Conduct variance analyses and prepare accurate reporting for Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
- Project Set-Up & Management:
- Manage project set-up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
- Maintain and update project charging levels in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring accurate task period performance dates and personnel access to charge codes.
- Reconcile subcontractor time, costs, and other project data.
- Program Revenue & Profitability:
- Prepare revenue and cost forecasts, including Estimates at Completion (EAC).
- Monitor costs, manpower, and funding levels to ensure compliance with budgets.
- Process cost transfers, address unbilled accounts, and monitor accounts receivable to ensure timely customer payments.
- Contract Administration:
- Assist with cost and price analysis of supplier proposals, modifications, and agreements.
- Support compliance with procurement system policies and procedures.
- Monitor and manage subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, and assist with subcontract closeouts.
- Leadership & Collaboration:
- Provide support to Program Managers in establishing budgets and forecasts using IBM TM1 or equivalent tools.
- Advise on financial and contractual impacts of contract modifications and changes.
- Assist junior project controllers, as needed, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve project challenges.