Project Control Analyst

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work capacity

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Project Control Analyst in Chantilly, VA, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will support project financials, reporting, and close processes, interfacing with Accounting, Contracts, and PMs to ensure data accuracy and contract compliance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, EACs/ETCs, invoicing reviews, and ad hoc reporting. A 5+ year background in government contracting and an active clearance are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of government contracting experience in project control, finance, or accounting.
• Strong communication skills with staff at all levels.
• Active Secret or higher clearance preferred.
• Proficiency with Cognos and CostPoint a plus.
• Exceptional Excel skills and data analysis ability.

Responsibilities

• Support project financials and monthly close processes across assigned divisions.
• Analyze budgets, actuals, and forecasts; prepare EACs and ETCs.
• Prepare monthly reports and variance analysis for PMs and division leads.
• Review invoices, billing requirements, and ensure alignment with contracts.
• Monitor unbilled receivables, DSO/DPO, and cash flow indicators.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Contracts, and Finance to ensure data validity.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Accounting/Finance knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Cognos Enterprise Reporting

CostPoint

Job description

Overview

The Project Control Analyst provides project financial and reporting support to Division Leads. Compiles data from Accounting and Contracts to analyze project status. Acts as a liaison between Operations and primarily the Accounting, Finance and Contracts functions. This position is based in our Corporate Office in Chantilly, VA in a hybrid capacity.

What will you do?

• Works with Program/Project Managers and Contracts on LOC notices
• Review project set-up for all new contracts (WBS, POP, etc.) to ensure accuracy
• Work closely with Accounting and Contracts to ensure validity of data, address billing and deliverable requirements, etc.
• Understand the budget for each project and assist PMs with staying current on financial data relative to project
• Review time charging for all assigned projects
• Review expenses for each project for accuracy and correct project alignment
• Reconcile actual vs. budget costs per project
• Submit monthly accruals for all assigned projects
• Review and understand the monthly revenue, gross profit and identify any variances
• Understand unbilled data, accounts receivable and accounts payable relative to projects and assist in managing DSO/DPO
• Prepare monthly reporting for the assigned Division
• Review and work with PMs on approving all invoices prior to customer submission
• Work as a part of the Accounting team on the monthly close process
• Review and prepare monthly EACs and ETCs
• Understand working at risk thresholds on each project and get appropriate approvals as needed
• Understand reporting needs of each Division and department interfacing with assigned projects
• Calculate incentive awards / commissions applicable to assigned Division
• Support the Division Lead for any ad hoc reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Other duties as assigned

Monthly reporting will include but may not be limited to:

• Revenue and gross profit with variance analysis
• Labor utilization with variance analysis
• Work at Risk summary
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable commentary relative to assigned projects
• Unbilled commentary relative to assigned projects
• Backlog reporting in concert with Contracts data

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in government contracting performing in a Project Control, Finance / Accounting, or related role
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface with staff members at all levels within the organization
• Active Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance or above
• Individuals hired into positions holding financial responsibility may be subject to a credit check
• Experience with Cognos Enterprise Reporting tool is a plus
• Exceptional Excel skills including the ability to analyze data
• Experience using CostPoint

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $90,000-$120,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.