Project Controls Analyst: Cost, Forecasts & Dashboards

DigiDoc, Inc. dba Public Sector Solutions Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiDoc, Inc. dba Public Sector Solutions Group is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to provide hands-on cost, financial, document, and scope controls across capital projects. You will develop forecasts, manage AFEs, and prepare reports and dashboards for management review.

The role emphasizes governance, stage-gate processes, and close-out activities, requiring strong Excel and ERP system skills. Collaboration with project managers, schedulers, and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project cost controls, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and enterprise financial systems (ERP tools).
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to varied stakeholders.
• Fundamental knowledge of financial accounting, construction management, and document management is preferred.
• Prior experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Controls Analyst for medium to large capital projects or programs, supporting project and program managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce financial, document, and scope control procedures to ensure consistent project execution.
• Compile and maintain project cost estimates, forecasts, and funding documentation (e.g., AFEs), ensuring alignment with the approved WBS.
• Perform cost control and transactional activities, including purchase requisition creation and maintenance.
• Development of pay applications; Monthly accruals, reclasses and journal entries.
• Develop and maintain project forecasts (CTD, ETC, EAC) and support annual budgets and periodic re-forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis, identify risks and opportunities, evaluate financial impacts, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver project reports, dashboards, scorecards, and gate review materials for management review.
• Support project close-out activities, including financial reconciliation, documentation completion, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project cost controls

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder communication

Documentation management

Tools

ERP software (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

Job description

DigiDoc, Inc. dba Public Sector Solutions Group is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to provide hands-on cost, financial, document, and scope controls across capital projects. You will develop forecasts, manage AFEs, and prepare reports and dashboards for management review.

The role emphasizes governance, stage-gate processes, and close-out activities, requiring strong Excel and ERP system skills. Collaboration with project managers, schedulers, and engineering teams is essential.