Program Controls Analyst: Budget, Billing & Forecasting

Parametrix; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

ESOP

Bonuses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parametrix is seeking a Program Controls Analyst in the Portland area to help manage project controls, contracts, and budgets. This role interfaces with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate scope, schedules, and financials are tracked and reported.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in project administration, controls, or financial analysis, with strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn. Hybrid work options are available, and compensation is discussed with leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project administration, project controls, or financial analysis.
• Familiarity with budgets, billing, contracts, or cost tracking; ERP systems are a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills and willingness to develop more advanced capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration across disciplines and offices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program managers and Finance to support controls and contract management.
• Coordinate information across program and project teams; track outstanding items.
• Support scope and fee development by organizing inputs and checking estimates.
• Set up and maintain project structures, budgets, billing, and records.
• Review budget, cost, progress and contract information; identify discrepancies and potential scope changes.
• Prepare clear project status reports and summaries for teams.
• Review prebills and documents; coordinate corrections with team members.
• Support forecasting and resourcing by gathering updates and verifying assumptions.
• Track changes, amendments, and related documentation in project systems.
• Maintain change logs and action trackers; communicate changes in priorities.
• Contribute ideas for tools and workflow improvements and build controls knowledge.
• Build strong relationships across offices and leadership.

Skills

Project controls

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Parametrix is seeking a Program Controls Analyst in the Portland area to help manage project controls, contracts, and budgets. This role interfaces with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate scope, schedules, and financials are tracked and reported.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in project administration, controls, or financial analysis, with strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn. Hybrid work options are available, and compensation is discussed with leadership.