Project Controls Analyst, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Junior Project Controls Analyst to support budget and financial control across program lifecycles. You will assist with budgeting, reporting, estimating, and analysis, while guiding junior team members and ensuring timely financial deliverables.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, collaboration across teams, and adherence to security requirements. A Secret clearance is preferred and benefits are provided to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Proficient with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Experience with cost-to-complete and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed financial and administrative activities for programs of varying size.
• Assist in budget updates, cost and schedule variance analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare detailed financial program management reviews and KPI status.

Skills

MS Office

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team player

Trend analysis

Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED with 4+ years experience

Associate's degree with 2+ years experience

Bachelor's degree with 1+ years experience

Job description

Job Number: R0250201

Project Controls Analyst, Junior

The Opportunity:

Maintain responsibility for a wide variety of detailed financial and administrative activities for moderate-to-large sized programs and organizations. Perform detailed financial and program control activities, including assisting with budgeting, reporting, estimating, and analysis for full contract life cycle support. Authorize budget expenditures and provide work leadership to junior employees, as needed for the company. Assist in budget updates, monitor expenses, perform cost and schedule variance analysis, and provide resulting recommendations. Understand the cost-to-complete, including supporting estimates and contract deliverables, respond to contract and program data calls, and participate in statement of work reviews. Prepare detailed financial program management reviews and provide a status of key performance metrics for the company. Anticipate and respond to customer needs, serve as a primary point of contact for subcontract customers.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including using formulas and functions in calculation and analysis
• Ability to identify, research, and provide recommendations for administrative and financial issues as part of a team, and manage and track multiple initiatives
• Ability to be a team player, work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing requirements
• Ability to identify historical trends and think analytically
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience with financial management or in a financial program control environment, Associate's degree and 2+ years of experience with financial management or in a financial program control environment, or Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience with financial management or in a financial program control environment

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with FEDSIM/GSA/AAS or government financial contract management
• Ability to identify program risks, assist with associated mitigation plans, and assist with identifying and prioritizing requirements
• Ability to collect and analyze data from multiple sources, summarize it, and read and interpret contractual requirements appropriately
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $43,700.00 to $90,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.