Project Controls & Compliance Analyst I

Chenega Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven Alaska Native corporation is seeking a Project Controls & Compliance Analyst I to manage project setups and ensure compliance in Alaska. Candidates must have an associate's degree in accounting and experience in contract administration. The role involves coordinating project activities, reviewing contract modifications, and communicating effectively with corporate departments. This position is onsite full-time, and previous accounting knowledge is essential for success.

Qualifications

• One year of Accounting and/or Contract Administration experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain projects in Deltek Costpoint accounting system.
• Review contract modifications and prepare briefs.
• Communicate with corporate departments regarding project information.

Skills

Working knowledge of proposals

Knowledge of Government regulations

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access)

Strong attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Summary

Chenega is a mission-driven Alaska Native corporation and a top Alaska revenue business, with nearly 9,000 employees worldwide and 50 years of steady growth. Consistently ranked among the Top5 Alaska-owned businesses in the Alaska Top 49ers list, we deliver professional services across defense, intelligence, and civilian markets with operational excellence, integrity, and accountability.

As an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) corporation, Chenega combines strong business performance with a commitment to community and cultural values. We are a recognized military-friendly employer, with many veterans, reservists, and military spouses across our workforce. Our culture is performance-driven, team-oriented, and focused on doing the job right while providing long-term career opportunities.

This position requires the candidate to reside in Alaska and be onsite full-time.

The Project Controls & Compliance Analyst I coordinate project activities to include, setting up projects in the accounting system and providing procedures and recommendations to corporate departments, Strategic Business Units (SBU) and Subsidiaries to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand proposals, subcontracts, government, and commercial contract documents
• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Costpoint, accounting system according to contract specifications and reporting requirements (project setup encompasses, but is not limited to, revenue & billing formulas, indirect ceilings, fixed fee rates, workforces, etc.)
• Review and process contract modifications into accounting system
• Prepare and distribute contract briefs
• Support projects through close out of contracts
• Communicate project related information to corporate departments, SBUs and Subsidiaries
• Liaison with Central Treasury, Accounting, Human Resources, Strategic Business Units, and Subsidiaries on project setup related issues
• Provide weekly project updates to Team Lead Project Controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field.
• One (1) year Accounting and/or Contract Administration experience or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of proposals and its correlation to contract and subcontract Awards
• Knowledge and understanding of Government regulations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlinesIdentifies and resolves issues in a timely manner
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to write business correspondence and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid Conclusions
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Understanding project accounting, revenue recognition, government invoicing types, accounts receivables, accounts payable, and business-related taxes.
• Read and understand accounting and project related reports