Project Control Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Inter-agency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA has an immediate need for a Project Control Analyst. On-site or hybrid is preferred, but we are open to remote support as well.

Apply best practices to support financial plans and policies, accounting practices, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain program forecasts and EACs, including quarterly EACs for FFP revenue recognition evaluation.
• Manage financial structure and revenue setup for and attend internal project kick-off meetings.
• Develop and maintain customer financial reports and deliverables.
• Assist with cash flow by reviewing and tracking expenses and ensuring invoices are submitted to clients in a timely manner.
• Work with the Division Business Manager to track and report cost, revenue, and profits, as well as conducting monthly variance analysis on actuals.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of an annual waterfall to include active programs and pipeline opportunities.
• Manage and monitor subcontractor and consultant funding, expenditures, invoices, and accruals.
• Participate in pricing exercises and develop cost estimates.
• Provide support to controller responsibilities such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and GL journal entries.
• Work with Program Managers to support program success and interact with all functional and line organizations.
• Apply energies in a fast-paced environment and balance closing each month with attending PM/customer meetings.

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-5 years of experience as a Project Controller for a Government Contractor.

Desired:

• Knowledge of FAR compliance, CAS compliance, DCAA compliance, GAAP compliance, and SOX compliance.
• Knowledge of Cost Plus, FFP, and T&M Contracts.
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.
• Knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience supporting the financial requirements for direct programs and monthly close participation.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting in FocusPoint or similar budgeting tool.
• Experience with the Project Control functions of managing subcontractors.
• Understanding of the CostPoint Deltek PO module.