Project Control Analyst

DCS Corporation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation, Alexandria, VA, seeks a Project Control Analyst (PCA) to support project managers with budgeting, cost reporting, and revenue recognition. This role requires close collaboration with Corporate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate financial tracking and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearances may be required.
• Experience with FAR, CAS and GAAP and revenue recognition concepts.
• Detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to learn fast in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers on project setup and revenue recognition review.
• Ensure proper cost allocation, budgeting, and tracking for expenses.
• Provide subcontractor management including budgeting and invoicing.
• Project cost against budgets and maintain reporting accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial/status reporting and accruals.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and support closing of obligations.
• Understand project structure, cost accruals, billings, and reporting.
• Analyze actual costs and report unbilled balances and inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Finance to meet contractual obligations.
• Ensure timely reporting of all project-related financial information.
• Assist in monthly revenue forecasts and perform other duties.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Revenue recognition

Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DCS is an employee‑owned company focused on providing engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other national security customers. Our Joint Systems Division is seeking a Project Control Analyst (PCA) to work closely with Project Managers, Corporate Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to provide multifaceted financial and business operations support to maintain strong overall governance of project budgets, revenue recognition, and project processes. The ideal candidate exhibits strong interpersonal skills, collaboration, judgment, teamwork, and the ability to work with various partners. Activities include, but are not limited to, budgeting, cost reporting, procurement support, invoice tracking, and monthly project reporting.

We are looking for a dedicated, skilled PCA who fits our collaborative culture for this challenging, fast‑paced position. If you enjoy working with a professional team and are ready to track projects, identify potential problems, and keep projects on track, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Project Managers on project setup, validation/correction of revenue recognition calculations, and the review of unbilled accounts receivable balances.
• Ensure proper cost allocation, budgeting, and tracking for all billed and unbilled expenses.
• Provide subcontractor management, including budgeting, invoicing, and tracking.
• Project cost against project budgets to ensure proper cost allocation.
• Prepare monthly financial and status reporting, including monthly project accruals, and act as liaison between Accounting personnel and Project Managers to ensure properly accounting for monthly expenses.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Assist Project Managers in closing out outstanding obligations.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the projects structure, cost accruals, billings and financial reporting.
• Analyze actual costs and understand if improper cost allocations have occurred on assigned projects. Also report assigned unbilled balances and other billing inconsistencies.
• Maintain constant interaction with Project Managers and Finance and Accounting personnel to ensure the contractual obligations of assigned projects are met and followed and potential risks are mitigated.
• Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all assigned projects related financial information.
• Assist Project Managers in preparation of monthly revenue forecasts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A High School Diploma or GED plus 16 years of experience, an Associate's degree plus 10 years, a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of experience is required. 8 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, and/or budgeting. OR 1 academic year at a technical school or accredited college or university in an accredited finance related program for 1 year of experience. 5 years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Must have experience with FAR, CAS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including a detailed understanding of revenue recognition concepts.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
• Strong personal computer skills, including detailed working knowledge of Excel capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and requirements.
• Ability to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear ability to take ownership of issues and pursue potential resolutions through to completion.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.