Project Control Analyst IV

Akima; Summerville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Project Control Analyst IV to support project controls across multiple mid-size federal contracts. This hybrid role requires travel to Summerville and Charleston, SC a few times per week and a strong background in budgeting, cost control, and invoicing.

Responsibilities include project setup in Deltek Costpoint, cost forecasting, variance analysis, billing, and coordination with PMs and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required.
• MS Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) required.
• Experience with Federal Government contract types (Cost Plus, T&M, FFP) preferred.
• Strong understanding of EACs, ETCs, unbilled analysis, and core project financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with financial, planning, tracking and reporting duties.
• Set up projects in Deltek Costpoint using PSF forms.
• Develop and monitor project cost/schedule baselines and budgets.
• Monitor actuals, commitments and burn rate; perform monthly forecasts/EACs.
• Manage AP/AR, invoicing, accruals, and billing status with customers.
• Coordinate timecards, expense reports, and project closures.
• Communicate project status monthly to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

MS Excel

Cognos

Deltek Time & Expense

SharePoint

Job description

AMO is looking for a Project Control Analyst IV who can work hybrid and travel to offices in Summerville and Charleston SC a couple times a week. Provides Project Controls Support to the project manager for multiple mid-size projects. This position requires the ability to support CPFF contract types as well as FFP, LH and LOE contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Managers and operation leads in all duties related to financial and performance, planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains proper project setup in Deltek Costpoint via completion and submission of a project setup form (PSF). Form includes: project number structure, funding setup, revenue and billing formula setup, project ceilings, labor categories, billing rates, rate sequence, project workforce, etc.
• Budgeting and financial analysis:
  • Develops project cost/schedule baselines and budgets.
  • Monitors project actuals and resolves issues.
  • Monitors outstanding project commitments (e.g., travel, subcontracts).
  • Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis.
  • Monitors the project’s burn rate against funding remaining.
  • Initiates and routes at risk forms for projects that are required to perform at risk.
  • Analyzes project reports to identify and resolve issues.
  • Performs monthly unbilled analysis.
  • Communicates project status and findings to Project and Operations Management monthly at a minimum
• Consistently meets all required deadlines (project setup updates, accruals, revenue adjustments, at risk approvals).
• Documents project status each month on SharePoint to support Corporate month-end close reviews.
• Proactively monitors project time cards, ensure timecard errors are identified and corrections are processed in timely manner.
• Ensure accuracy of project-related expense reports and ensure timely processing
• Project A/R and A/P:
  • Ensures subcontract/vendor payments are processed and coded correctly and in timely fashion.
  • Tracks PO commitments and initiates purchase requisitions to update funding as necessary.
  • Provides customer specific invoice backup.
  • Reviews and approves draft invoices prior to submission to customer.
  • Monitors billing and payment status of customer invoices.
  • Performs monthly accrual calculations.
  • Assists PM with invoice collections
• Assist project team with:
  • Work authorizations.
  • Identifies and analyzes project risk.
  • Development and execution of internal and external project reviews.
  • Initiates Purchase Requisitions and goods receipts in Deltek Costpoint’s Procurement module.
  • Generates and analyzes financial reports.
  • Communicates timecard and expense practices for the project.
• Funds notifications to the customer (i.e. 75% letters).
• Contract closeouts.
• Contracts/Pricing:
  • Reviews and analyzes contract, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure project meets financial and reporting requirements.
  • Assists with pricing and historical data collection.

Qualifications

• 8-10 Years Experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required.
• MS Excel Proficiency (VLOOKUP / SUMIF formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience working with Federal Government contract types (Cost Plus, T&M, FFP, etc).
• Must have solid understanding of EACs, ETCs, unbilled analysis, and core project financial concepts.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, proactive.
• Track record of delivering well-organized and accurate work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work well with accounting, contracts, and project personnel to accomplish tasks.
• This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Summerville, SC

Desired Qualifications

• Deltek Costpoint Project Module Proficiency.
• Cognos experience preferred.
• Deltek Time and Expense.
• Experience using and configuring MS SharePoint team sites.
• Secret clearance preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.