Financial Analyst (Pgm Cost Control Analyst 2) - 28671

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Mission Technologies division in Virginia Beach is seeking a skilled Project Controller to join their growing team. This role involves providing analytical support for various projects and ensuring performance reporting aligns with project goals. The position allows for hybrid work, providing flexibility while supporting a wide range of responsibilities.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant project experience, ideally with a familiarity of budget management and financial software.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost, schedule, and funding planning support to Program Managers.
• Assist with project setup according to contractual terms.
• Prepare program financial Estimates at Complete (EAC).

Skills

Intermediate proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CostPoint

OneStream

Job description

Requisition Details

• Requisition Number: 28671
• Required Travel: 0 - 10%
• Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
• Anticipated Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00
• Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
• Level of Experience: Mid

About Global Security (GS)

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

Leadership Mindset at HII -- Mission Technologies

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Project Controller to join our growing team. In this role, you will independently support a variety of projects—spanning different contract types, sizes, and levels of complexity—while working closely with a collaborative team of fellow Project Controllers. Under the guidance of the Project Control Supervisor, you will lead the planning, tracking, analysis, and performance reporting that keeps our programs on target.

As a key partner to the Program Manager, you will help shape project goals, monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend actions to improve performance. This position offers broad exposure across the organization, with regular interaction with Program/Project Managers, technical leads, and functional teams including contracts, finance, accounts receivable, subcontract management, and procurement. A hybrid work schedule is authorized.

What You Will Do

• Provide cost, schedule, and funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analytical support to Program Managers, including development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and time phased budgets and schedules.
• Assist with project setup in accordance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Prepare program financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet all required submission deadlines.
• Enter and update the monthly corporate forecast for supported programs.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, and partner with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, and Finance/Accounting to support resolution.
• Support review and assessment of contract modifications and advise Program Management on potential impacts.
• Perform analytical reviews and accuracy checks of cost reporting documentation.
• Prepare complete and accurate variance analyses and associated reporting.
• Develop financial Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, ensuring customer requirements are met and submissions are accurate and on time.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses at the request of the Program Management Office (PMO) or other stakeholders.
• Monitor funding status and provide timely, detailed notifications of funding levels by line item as needed.
• Support accounts receivable during the billing process by monitoring billing status and collaborating with Finance, Contracts, Accounting, and the PMO to resolve unbilled issues promptly.
• Assist in preparing subcontractor and vendor accruals in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure accurate internal and external cost/commitment reporting.
• Ensure program revenue and profit are recorded in alignment with the EAC.
• Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and all company policies and procedures related to contract performance and financial reporting.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Must Have

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite, along with working knowledge of relevant software applications.
• Understanding budgeting, forecasting, EAC development, and cost/schedule performance tracking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights and collaborate effectively across diverse teams while also working independently when required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting program needs.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience using CostPoint for project setup, reporting, and cost management.
• Background working with a variety of government contract types, including CPFF, FFP, T&M, CPAF, CPIF, and hybrid structures.
• Experience using OneStream for forecasting, reporting, or consolidation activities.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Additional Information

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.