Project Control Associate

Abt Global Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity employer

Market-competitive salaries

Job summary

Abt Global Inc. is seeking a Project Control Associate to perform day-to-day Costpoint project setup and ongoing maintenance under established standards and manager oversight. You'll configure project information accurately and support Contracts, Project/Program teams, Finance, Billing, and Project Financial Analysts.

This role reports to the Manager, Project Controls and may require US business hours. You will work to ensure data integrity, respond to routine questions, and participate in

Qualifications

• Requires strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes while handling multiple requests.
• Experience with enterprise systems and spreadsheets; Costpoint experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication; willingness to learn government contract/project structures.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Costpoint project records using approved setup documentation and procedures.
• Perform project setup activities including structures, charging levels, workforce, PLC/rate, funding/ceiling updates.
• Enter approved contract modifications and project maintenance changes accurately within SLAs.
• Validate information before entry and follow up with stakeholders on incomplete data.
• Perform standard quality checks to confirm setup accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain setup trackers, documentation, and audit-ready change records.
• Support kickoff/handover activities by tracking open items and follow-ups.
• Respond to routine setup questions and escalate complex issues to management.
• Assist with data cleanup, reconciliations, testing, reporting, and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

ERP data maintenance

Education

High school diploma + 4 years related experience or associate degree + 2 years

High school diploma + 6 years related experience or associate degree + 4 years or bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years related experience or master’s degree + 1 year

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

The Opportunity

As the Project Control Associate, you will perform day-to-day Costpoint project setup and ongoing project maintenance under established standards and manager oversight. Supports accurate, timely configuration of project information and provides responsive service to Contracts, Project/Program teams, Finance, Billing, and Project Financial Analysts. This position will report to the Manager, Project Controls. This position may be required to work US-based business hours.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Costpoint project records using approved project setup documentation and established procedures.
• Perform assigned direct and/or indirect project setup activities, including project structures, charging levels, workforce, PLC/rate information, funding/ceiling updates, and other project attributes.
• Enter approved contract modifications and project maintenance changes accurately and within established service levels.
• Validate required information before entry and follow up with the appropriate stakeholder when documentation is incomplete or inconsistent.
• Perform standard quality checks to confirm setup accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain setup trackers, supporting documentation, and audit-ready records of changes.
• Support project kickoff/handover activities by preparing information, tracking open items, and completing assigned follow-up actions.
• Respond to routine project setup and maintenance questions and expedite complex or non-standard issues to the appropriate manager.
• Assist with data cleanup, reconciliations, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow established Costpoint, project controls, and internal control procedures.

What We Value

• S3: High School Diploma + Four years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree + Two years of relevant experience
• S4: High School Diploma + Six years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree + Four years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 1 years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Experience or foundational knowledge in project accounting, project controls, contracts administration, finance operations, or ERP master-data maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes while managing multiple requests.
• Comfort working with enterprise systems and spreadsheets; Costpoint experience is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication and willingness to learn government contract/project structures.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated hourly base range of approximately $24.75 to $37.56 and may vary downwards by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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