Mid/ Senior Project Control Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid/Senior Project Control Analyst to oversee financial aspects of a significant Federal Government contract. This role involves utilizing Unanet ERP and Excel for effective project finance management, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and collaborating closely with various departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying hybrid work options and a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Unanet ERP and project control with 2-3 years in a project control team.
• Strong understanding of government procurement regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial aspects of a Federal Government contract and coordinate reports.
• Serve as a liaison for financial information flow and resolve billing issues.

Skills

Unanet ERP

Cost Plus Project Control

Government Procurement Regulations

Risk Management

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 to 7 years of experience in financial management

3 to 5 years of UNANET experience

Tools

Unanet Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Sayres Defense is seeking a Mid/Senior Project Control Analyst at the company headquarters office located in Washington, DC. (Hybrid options available for discussion)

The Mid/Senior Project Control Analyst will be responsible for the monitoring of an ongoing large Federal Government contract for Sayres. This position will provide oversight of all financial aspects of the contract using Unanet ERP and Excel. Job duties include working closely with the Contracts Department on funding documents for subcontractors, subcontractor cost tracking and accruals (including approving subcontractor invoices), prime modification review, estimates at completion (EAC), monthly deliverable and status report coordination, and billing to include any backup spreadsheet documents. The analyst will communicate heavily with the Finance and Accounting organization along with the Contracts organization and Project/Program Managers and the PCA finance team.

To achieve the highest level of success in this role, it's imperative to possess the following skills:

• Experience with the Unanet Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, showcasing your expertise in managing project finances, resources, and schedules effectively.
• A demonstrated track record in Cost Plus Project Control, highlighting your ability to manage project costs and budgets efficiently.
• A solid background of 2-3 years within a project control team, showcasing your capability to guide and collaborate to achieve project objectives.
• A deep understanding of government procurement regulations and contracting practices, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), is indispensable for ensuring strict compliance and adherence to legal standards.
• A strong skill set in identifying, assessing, and proactively mitigating risks associated with projects, ensuring smoother project execution and reduced uncertainties.
• The ability to effectively prioritize tasks, consistently meet deadlines, and proficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously is vital in the fast-paced environment of government contracting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Meet deadlines/due dates for creation and submission of Estimates At Completion (EAC), Monthly Status Reports (MSR), Invoices and any special reporting for delivery to internal Project and Program Managers and External Clients.
• Coordinate financial data calls with Program Manager and Finance.
• Risk tracking as related to funding burn and exhaustion.
• Serve as liaison and conduit for flow of financial information with Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager and corporate finance staff.
• Interface with Accounting (Payroll, G/L and Accounts Payable) on all contract-related financial charges (labor, subcontractors, consultants, travel and material costs).
• Accounts Receivable Aging tracking and resolution for assigned projects.
• Reconcile unbilled receivables.
• Effectively interact and communicate with customers to resolve any billing issues in a timely manner.
• Work with Contracts/Subcontracts to track 75% threshold notifications, funding burns and needs, modification statuses, and funding of subcontractors.
• Perform quality control checks to verify information entered in Unanet.
• Other tasks as needed to help the team meet objectives and requirements.

Qualifications & Clearance Requirements

Minimum Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

• Knowledge of Federal Government contract types (Cost Plus, Time and Materials, Fixed Price).
• Knowledge of Indirect Rates and how they are applied to costs.
• Ability to read government contract awards and modifications.
• Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Knowledge of Unanet Accounting Software.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
• 1-3 years of UNANET experience Required.

Education, Work Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in financial management and program control.
• 7-10 years of experience preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of UNANET experience.
• DOD contracting support experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance if/when needed.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations. We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis and have been providing excellence in service to the Federal Government since 2001. Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.