Strategic Project Control & Forecasting Analyst

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a Project Control Analyst to join our finance team in Tysons area, focusing on project financial management, reporting, and forecasting. You will work with program management to track revenue, cost, margin and provide insightful variance analysis.

The role requires 4+ years in project and financial management with 3+ years in federal government contracting, and proficiency in Excel. Office attendance three days per week is expected, with career growth and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required.
• 4+ years of experience in project, business, and financial management.
• 3+ years of experience in federal government contracting.
• Knowledge of contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF) and their impact on project financials.
• Proficient in Excel; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with program management to review, update and report project financial performance (revenue, cost, margin).
• Coordinate with accounting on billing and revenue recognition during monthly close.
• Prepare project reports including status, revenue and labor summaries, utilization and ETCs.
• Analyze monthly costs and revenue; compare to budgets; produce variance analyses and recommendations.
• Monitor daily labor charging and ensure accurate cost allocation; review weekly results with PM.
• Maintain workforce data in the finance system; communicate charge codes to employees.
• Ensure timely timecard corrections and cost reclassifications before month-end.
• Update EAC monthly with actuals and updated ETC assumptions after PM review.
• Develop pricing models for operations and monitor contract burn rate; suggest PM improvements.
• Ensure project setup accuracy, term ceilings and cost overrides; analyze variances and provide comments.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling as needed.
• Review and approve customer invoices; correct cost errors and complete addendums.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Federal government contracting

Interpersonal skills

Deadline adherence

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

SharePoint

Job description

Steampunk is seeking a Project Control Analyst to join our finance team in Tysons area, focusing on project financial management, reporting, and forecasting. You will work with program management to track revenue, cost, margin and provide insightful variance analysis.

The role requires 4+ years in project and financial management with 3+ years in federal government contracting, and proficiency in Excel. Office attendance three days per week is expected, with career growth and competitive