Hybrid Project Controller II – GovCon Finance & Forecasting

HGL; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

HGL in Reston, VA is seeking a Project Controller II to oversee project financial controls, monitor performance across government and commercial contracts, and partner with project managers to ensure accurate forecasting and favorable financial outcomes.

The role requires analytical, collaborative, proactive professionals who can identify risks early, perform variance analyses, manage budgets and EACs in Workday Adaptive Planning, and help drive on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of project control or financial management experience in government contracting.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost-reimbursable, T&M, and fixed-price contracts.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning for forecasting and financial modeling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial controls from award through closeout, monitoring cost, revenue, and margin performance with Project Managers.
• Assist PMs in developing, maintaining, and managing budgets, forecasts, and EACs using Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Lead rolling forecasts and reforecast cycles in Workday Adaptive, aligning assumptions with targets.
• Identify cost overruns, margin erosion, and funding risks; coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (cost, revenue, labor, subcontractors, ODCs) and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Apply financial controls across projects, including charge codes, labor management, and accruals.
• Support indirect rate management and evaluate rate changes on project performance.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cash flow per contract terms.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards from Workday Adaptive Planning and ERP systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

ERP systems

Job description

HGL in Reston, VA is seeking a Project Controller II to oversee project financial controls, monitor performance across government and commercial contracts, and partner with project managers to ensure accurate forecasting and favorable financial outcomes.

The role requires analytical, collaborative, proactive professionals who can identify risks early, perform variance analyses, manage budgets and EACs in Workday Adaptive Planning, and help drive on-time, on-budget project delivery.