Remote Government Project Controller & Budget Analyst

LMI Consulting, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Consulting, LLC is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support government contracts from a US-Remote location. The role focuses on financial management of projects and programs, including budgets, forecasts, EACs, and reporting.

A minimum of 3 years in project control for government work and Deltek Costpoint experience are required. The position emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and collaboration across cross-functional teams, with responsibilities spanning subcontractor cost management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a project/program control role for a government contractor.
• Deltek Costpoint experience is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update project budgets, forecasts, EACs, and related reporting.
• Set up CostPoint project structures, billing, and accounting processes with the team.
• Monitor labor and non-labor spend and ensure accuracy and proper coding.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Project Control Analyst

Job Locations

US-Remote

ID

2026-14413

# of Openings

1

Overview

The Project Control Analyst will support Program Management Teams (Vice Presidents, Program Directors, Program Managers, and Project Leaders) in financial management of projects and programs. This position requires someone with at least 3 years of Project Control experience supporting projects and programs for a Government Contractor including FFP, T&M, Cost Plus, and Cost-Plus Award Fee contract types. The Project Control Analyst will lead with a positive attitude and ownership mentality. Teamwork and collaboration will be critical for the success of this role, along with having the ability to work independently on assigned tasks and responsibilities. Focus on accuracy and consistency of data and numbers is a pre-requisite for this role.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Project Management Teams (including Program Vice Presidents, Program Managers, and Project Leaders) in the development, review, and updates of project and program budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) and associated reporting and analysis.
• Facilitate contract kick-off meetings to ensure consistency and effectiveness of CostPoint project set up, project billing and accounting, and other contractual obligations and requirements that have financial implication. Collaborate with accounting department in project set up structure and process.
• Set up and maintain CostPoint project workforce in order to manage labor charges on projects; partner with program management team to communicate personnel ceilings and budgets to project team members. Track personnel spend against budgets as required.
• Monitor and review project and program expenditures for accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with accounting department in resolving any discrepancies or miscoding of expenditures.
• Review, monitor, and report project financial performance (revenue, cost, margins) and identify and present potential deviations against budget or forecasts to management. Develop and provide recommendations for corrective action or improvement as necessary.
• Support subcontractor/vendor cost management lifecycle, including setting up Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, tracking subcontractor/vendor invoicing and payments, and developing back up for subcontractor accruals. Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy, timeliness and completion. Collaborate with Purchasing Department to ensure subcontractor funding is up to date, in place, and in line with prime contract.
• Proactively partnering with the program management team in order to understand and track program risks and challenges and ensure risk mitigation activities are in place as necessary to avoid performance issues.
• Prepare and/or support preparation of client status reports, integrated program reviews, and/or ad-hoc program related financial requests from clients, internal management, and other stakeholders.
• Review and approve client invoices for submission to the customer. Collaborate with Project Accounting and the Billing Department in supporting client questions associated with billings, as well as reviewing and resolving unbilled charges.
• Monitor, track, and forecast project spend for labor and non-labor (travel/ODCs). Manage labor category spend on T&M contracts with labor category ceilings.
• Collaborate with Pricing Department and Program Management teams in development of price proposals and cost estimates including documentation of pricing assumptions and basis of estimates.
• Support audit requirements from federal agencies (DCAA/DCMA/Other) and internal and external auditors.
• Support development or enhancement of project control processes, procedures, and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in a Project/Program Control role for a government contractor
• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and levels of an organization
• Strong organization skills and focus on accuracy and consistency
• Strong analytical and problem solving

The target salary range for this position is $80,000-$115,000.

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Job Locations

US-Remote

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail]
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