Junior Project Controls Analyst

Overview

At ITA International, we ’ re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we ’ re driven by mission success for our customers, “ In The Arena. ” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “ The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. ” We ’ re here, standing beside our customers , ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a Junior Project Controls Analyst to join the team supporting our Headquarters location in Newport News, Virginia.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Junior Project Controls Analyst supports financial, contractual, and operational oversight of government programs by assisting with project planning, budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting. Working closely with Program Managers, Finance, and Contracts, this role helps ensure projects are executed within budget, meet contractual requirements, and provide accurate financial and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

Project Controls & Financial Support

• Support s Program Managers with project planning, budgeting, est imate s at com plet ion , and financial performance monitoring .
• Assist s in tracking project costs, labor utilization , funding, and expenditures against established budgets .
• Prepare s recurring financial reports, cost analyses, and project performance metrics .
• Monitor s project burn rates and identif ies potential cost or schedule variances .
• Assist s with revenue forecasting and monthly financial projections .
  
  

Deltek Costpoint Administration

• Utilize s Deltek Costpoint to review project financial data, labor charges, budgets, and funding .
• Assist s with project setup, modifications, labor category updates, and project maintenance within Costpoint .
• Support s reconciliation of project financial information and validate s data accuracy .
• Generate s standard and ad hoc Costpoint reports for project and executive leadership .
  
  

Government Contract Support

• Monitor s contract funding, ceilings, cl o seout s, and periods of performance .
• Assist s in reviewing contract modifications and ensuring project data aligns with contractual requirements .
• Support s tracking of contract deliverables, labor hours, and funding status .
• Coordinate s with Contracts and Finance to ensure accurate project records .
  
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop s and maintain project dashboards, spreadsheets, and status reports .
• Perform s variance analysis to identify trends and recommend corrective actions .
• Assist s in preparing executive reports and monthly project reviews .
• Support s data collection for financial audits and customer reporting requirements .
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner s with Program Managers, Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, and Business Operations to support successful project execution .
• Respond s to requests for project financial information and reporting .
• Assist s with special projects, process improvements, and financial analysis initiatives .
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) .
• 1–3 years of experience supporting project controls, finance, accounting, or government programs .
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic financial analysis .
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Deltek Costpoint highly preferred,
• Experience supporting federal government contracts .
• Familiarity with contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus, and Time-and-Materials (T&M) .
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel dashboards, or financial reporting tools .
• Basic understanding of project scheduling or earned value management concepts .
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required .
  
  

Benefit And Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions
  
  

Pay range for this position is $44,000 - $65,000 annually

This po sition has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting, including contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.