Sr Project Control Manager

Akima; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, seeks a Sr Project Control Manager in Huntsville, AL, to lead project controls across FSG Operations. You will ensure cost control, revenue recognition, and EAC processes, while mentoring staff and coordinating with Shared Services and PMs.

The role requires 8+ years in federal government contracting, strong leadership, and proficiency with Deltek CostPoint, Cognos, and Time & Expense; hybrid work with 3+ days in office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience working for a Federal Government Contractor.
• Solid understanding of all contract types, FAR regulations, government compliance.
• Strong personnel management experience and communication skills.
• Process improvement.
• Ability to present to Senior Leadership.
• Proficiency with Deltek CostPoint, Cognos and Time and Expense.
• Intermediate level MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hybrid position requiring living within commuting distance from Huntsville, AL with at least 3 days in office hours.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a SME in all aspects of Project Control including cost, revenue recognition, month-end close, invoicing, cash flow, and DSO.
• Develops and reviews budgeting/forecasting; conducts variance analysis and EAC development.
• Provides direct project control support to projects to fill gaps as needed.
• Coordinates with Shared Services and Operations for new project transitions and phase-ins.
• Mentors PM and POCs on project controls practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Cognos

Time and Expense

Job description

ARS is looking for a Sr Project Control Manager to work in Huntsville, AL. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

The Sr Project Control Manager is a key member of the Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) Operations team responsible for all Project Control related policies, processes, procedures, staffing, training, and mentoring. This individual will be responsible for the project controls discipline across their assigned FSG - Aerospace companies. Responsibilities will include identifying gaps in project control support or knowledge and then working with operations to train existing staff or recruit and hire experienced project control support where needed. This position reports directly to the Group’s Sr. Finance Director with a dotted line to the Capability Leader for Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all aspects of Project Control to include:
• Costpoint project setup and reporting
• Revenue recognition rules and regulations
• Month-End close
• Customer invoicing, cash flow, Unbilled and DSO
• Budget/Forecasting development and Reviews
• Cost and schedule variance analysis
• EAC development / EAC Reviews
• High risk/visibility program reviews
• Provides direct project control support to projects where needed to help fill gaps.
• Works with Shared Services and Operations to provide support for new project transitions/phase-ins as needed.
• Regularly interfaces with and provide support/mentoring to the operating company Project Management and Project Controls POCs as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business-related field.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience working for a Federal Government Contractor.
• Solid understanding of all contract types, FAR regulations, government compliance.
• Strong personnel management experience and communication skills.
• Process improvement.
• Ability to present to Senior Leadership.
• Proficiency with Deltek CostPoint, Cognos and Time and Expense.
• Intermediate level MS Excel and PowerPoint
• This hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Huntsville, AL with at least 3 days in office hours.

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

Work Where it Matters

At ARS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ARS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ARS delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an ARS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.