Project Controller Analyst

Maximus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support program and project control activities across the contract, including onboarding coordination, security clearance processing, and financial reporting. The role ensures compliance with federal requirements and tracks contract deliverables.

The position requires ability to obtain Public Trust, U.S. citizenship, and experience in government contracting finance and invoicing. Relocation or remote options are not specified.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required.
• 3+ years of experience in business operations, project control, or program support.
• Experience coordinating onboarding/offboarding with HR and program stakeholders.
• Experience assisting with security clearance documentation for federal programs.
• Experience managing invoices and coordinating with AP/finance in government contracting.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost accounting and federal contract types.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and financial modeling.
• Experience with Costpoint, Coupa, or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project control and business support services for the program.
• Support onboarding/offboarding activities with security, HR, and stakeholders.
• Assist with security clearance and suitability processing following agency policies.
• Support financial reporting, labor reconciliation, cost monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain program documentation, trackers, and contract deliverables per requirements.
• Prepare and submit contractual deliverables and status reports for compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or related field

Equivalent education/experience per GSA MAS guidance

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

The Project Control Analyst provides program and project control support across the contract. This role supports onboarding coordination, security clearance processing, financial and performance reporting, documentation management, and contract deliverables tracking to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS015, P3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide project control and business support services in support of the program
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including coordination with security, HR, and program stakeholders
• Assist with security clearance and suitability processing, ensuring required documentation is complete and compliant with agency policies
• Support financial reporting and tracking, including labor reconciliation, cost monitoring, and internal program reporting
• Maintain and update program documentation, trackers, and contract deliverables in accordance with contract requirements
• Support preparation and submission of contractual deliverables and status reports to ensure compliance with contract.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.
• 3+ years of experience providing business operations, project control, or program support services
• Demonstrated experience providing business operations or project control support for programs or projects
• Experience supporting onboarding and offboarding activities, including coordination with HR and program stakeholders
• Experience assisting with security clearance or suitability documentation for federal programs
• Demonstrated experience managing invoices and coordinating with accounts payable and finance teams in a government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with federal contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Plus) and applicable FAR/DFARS cost accounting requirements.
• Experience working with Contracts teams on funding tracking, contract modifications, and deliverable management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level - pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling); experience with financial/ERP systems such as Costpoint, Coupa, or SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify variances, trends, and risks from financial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or a related field
• OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience consistent with GSA MAS labor category guidance - Years of Required Work-Related Experience: 3-5 years of experience providing business operations, project control, or program support services

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal government programs
• Familiarity with GSA MAS contracts, labor category compliance, or task order execution
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and reporting dashboards
• Experience working in enterprise IT or IT/OT operational environments
• Ability to support transition-in or transition-out activities on federal contracts - Experience with financial/ERP systems such as Costpoint, Coupa, or SAP preferred. #techjobs #clearance #veteransPage #LI-remote

TCS015, P3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

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