Senior Project Control Analyst

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance eligibility

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Control Analyst to support government programs through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance analysis. The role requires close collaboration with program management, contracts, and finance to ensure compliant, timely project execution.

Strong Excel skills, EVMS knowledge, and experience with government contracting are essential. Candidates will develop budgets, monitor spend, and provide decision-support insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in project controls, program finance, cost control, budgeting, pricing, or financial analysis in government contracting.
• Strong understanding of government contract structures, project planning, cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting methodologies.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing and financial strategy for government contracts.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze program budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Prepare and manage monthly spend plans, ensuring alignment with objectives and funding.
• Monitor project performance against budget, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support proposal development and pricing activities across government contract types.
• Provide detailed cost and schedule analysis, performance reporting, and decision-support to leadership.
• Collaborate with program management, contracts, supply chain, operations, and finance teams.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes including revenue and cash flow projections.
• Develop and maintain project performance metrics and dashboards for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Government contracting

Excel

Proposal pricing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Power BI

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Project Control Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial planning, cost management, forecasting, and performance monitoring of government programs and projects. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining program budgets, analyzing financial performance, supporting proposal pricing efforts, and providing actionable insights to program leadership to ensure successful project execution.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities, a thorough understanding of government contracting principles, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Success in this role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results while meeting critical deadlines.

Key Responsibilitie s

• Develop, maintain, and analyze program budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial plans to support successful project execution.
• Prepare and manage monthly spend plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives, funding requirements, and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor project performance against budget, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost variances while recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Support proposal development and pricing activities across a variety of government contract types, including Cost Plus, Time & Material, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Provide detailed cost and schedule analysis, performance reporting, and decision-support recommendations to project managers and senior leadership.
• Partner with program management, contracts, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, and finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant project execution.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, including revenue, cost, profit, and cash flow projections.
• Develop and maintain project performance metrics, dashboards, and management reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls, program finance, cost control, budgeting, pricing, or financial analysis within a government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of government contract structures, project planning, cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting methodologies.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing and financial strategy for government contracts.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information and recommendations to various levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or complex development programs.
• Experience supporting Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), integrated program management, and project performance measurement techniques.
• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, Power BI, or similar financial and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government contracting compliance requirements.

Core Competencies

• Project Controls & Performance Management
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Cost Estimating & Forecasting
• Budget Development & Monitoring
• Pricing & Proposal Support
• Government Contracting
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Customer Focus & Accountability
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

This position is ideal for a results-oriented project controls professional who thrives in a fast-paced government contracting environment and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to drive project performance, financial success, and operational excellence.'

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

#TBE

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.