Program Cost Control Analyst

Huntington Ingalls Industries; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 76,153 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst 3 to perform advanced cost accounting and program control. The role supports complex contracts, establishes cost control systems, and collaborates with PM, MP, and other stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Requirements include experience with multiple government contract types, Deltek Costpoint, FAR/CAS, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a government clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with a variety of government contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.)
• Proficiency with cost accounting and program control
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Excel and MS Office proficiency
• Ability to obtain a government clearance
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and government invoicing platforms

Responsibilities

• Provide revenue and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to Program Managers.
• Lead project setup in compliance with contractual terms and requirements.
• Prepare program financial Estimates at Complete (EACs) and meet deadlines for corporate submission requirements.
• Identify project financial risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Accounting.
• Review and assess all contract modifications and advise on financial impacts.
• Monitor costs and manpower on a monthly basis and ensure accuracy of charges to the correct job number.
• Prepare actual vs forecast/plan variance analyses and reporting.
• Prepare/Support Ops Review presentations for management.
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) and ensure customer deliverables are accurate and on time.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and monitor funding status by line item.
• Support accounts receivable during billing and resolve unbilled issues with Contracts, Accounting and PMO.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals; ensure GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.
• Ensure program revenue and profit are recorded in compliance with EAC.
• Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the path forward.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR and company policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Requisition Number: 28131

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $76,153.00 - $120,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Program Cost Control Analyst 3 (PC3) to perform advanced program control and cost accounting activities in support of complex contracts. This role establishes and maintains cost control systems, performs comprehensive financial analyses, and ensures contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines. This position is based in Syracuse, NY with a Hybrid work schedule and plays a critical role in supporting program execution, invoicing, and compliance in close collaboration with Program Management (PM), the Mission Partner (MP), and other internal stakeholders.

• Provide revenue and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to Program Managers.
• Lead project set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements.
• Prepare program financial Estimates at Complete (EACs) and meet deadlines for corporate submission requirements.
• Identify project financial risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Accounting.
• Review and assess all contract modifications. Advise the program management team of financial impacts as necessary.
• Monitor costs and manpower on monthly basis, ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number. Process cost reclasses as required.
• Prepare accurate and complete actual vs forecast/plan variance analysis and reporting.
• Prepare/Support Ops Review presentations for management.
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs. Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis on the contract as requested by PMO and others.
• Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line-item detail as required.
• Support accounts receivable as required during the billing process. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project’s cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.
• Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC.
• Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the optimal path forward.
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR and all company policies and procedures as they related to contract performance and financials.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a strong background working with multiple government contract types: FFP, FPI, FPLOE, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, CPIF, and hybrid contracts.
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint and familiarity with web-based invoicing platforms used by government or commercial partners.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and invoicing/revenue recognition best practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge in Excel and overall MS Office suite and a working knowledge of relevant software applications.
• Strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines.
• Must be analytical, possess strong communication and presentation skills and have the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in hybrid environments with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Active or "in-scope" U.S. government clearance.

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.

We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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.