Federal Project Control Analyst — Onboarding & Compliance

Maximus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support program and project control activities across the contract, including onboarding coordination, security clearance processing, and financial reporting. The role ensures compliance with federal requirements and tracks contract deliverables.

The position requires ability to obtain Public Trust, U.S. citizenship, and experience in government contracting finance and invoicing. Relocation or remote options are not specified.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required.
• 3+ years of experience in business operations, project control, or program support.
• Experience coordinating onboarding/offboarding with HR and program stakeholders.
• Experience assisting with security clearance documentation for federal programs.
• Experience managing invoices and coordinating with AP/finance in government contracting.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost accounting and federal contract types.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and financial modeling.
• Experience with Costpoint, Coupa, or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project control and business support services for the program.
• Support onboarding/offboarding activities with security, HR, and stakeholders.
• Assist with security clearance and suitability processing following agency policies.
• Support financial reporting, labor reconciliation, cost monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain program documentation, trackers, and contract deliverables per requirements.
• Prepare and submit contractual deliverables and status reports for compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or related field

Equivalent education/experience per GSA MAS guidance

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support program and project control activities across the contract, including onboarding coordination, security clearance processing, and financial reporting. The role ensures compliance with federal requirements and tracks contract deliverables.

The position requires ability to obtain Public Trust, U.S. citizenship, and experience in government contracting finance and invoicing. Relocation or remote options are not specified.