Remote Project Controls Analyst | Finance & Forecasting

Maximus; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio, focusing on project financial management and controls. This remote role collaborates with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to ensure accurate financial results and reliable decision support across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include month-end close, forecasting, EAC/ETC support, funding tracking, and ensuring billable costs are recognized correctly, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and communicate results clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with Finance, Operations, Contracts, and Project Management stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate project financial reporting results for submission to corporate finance and project management.
• Prepare labor and ODCs for client invoicing and cost reporting; ensure costs on the invoice are accurate, appropriately supported and reconcile to the accounting system.
• Assist program control staff with ad hoc financial and cost analysis as requested by program management and corporate finance.
• Provide analytical support to program contract staff preparing corporate required reporting of accounts receivable and billed and unbilled reconciliations.
• Track financial status by monitoring variances from forecasts and investigate unusual variances for accuracy.
• Monitor fulfillment expenses closely against forecast assumptions.
• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, provide appropriate codes and monitor payment status.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

TM1

Costpoint

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the Federal Civilian portfolio, focusing on project financial management and controls. This remote role collaborates with Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Contracts to ensure accurate financial results and reliable decision support across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include month-end close, forecasting, EAC/ETC support, funding tracking, and ensuring billable costs are recognized correctly, while maintaining strong