Senior Project Controls Analyst

Ignite Digital Services

. Serve as a senior EVM and project controls subject matter expert supporting headquarters, program office, and portfolio-level requirements .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and project controls, with a strong ability to analyze program performance, cost, and schedule metrics. Proficient in developing assessments and recommendations for leadership while maintaining compliance with DoD policies and regulations.

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Earned Value Management (EVM)Cost EstimatingScheduling Tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)Financial AnalysisDoD Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

EVM Metrics AnalysisVariance AnalysisForecastingQuantitative Risk AnalysisData AnalyticsPerformance Data ReviewCost and Schedule Variance EvaluationIndependent Assessments DevelopmentStandardized Project Controls ProcessesAutomation of Data Collection

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationLeadership Recommendations

Tools & Technologies

Deltek COBRAIBM CognosMicrosoft ExcelIPMDARIPMRIMS

Industry Keywords

DoD EVM PolicyFARDFARSProgram ManagementContract Modifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior EVM and project controls subject matter expert supporting headquarters, program office, and portfolio-level requirements
Analyze program cost, schedule, performance, and risk to identify trends and emerging issues
Review contractor IPMDAR, IPMR, IMS, and other performance data for program health and compliance
Analyze EVM metrics including BCWS/PV, BCWP/EV, ACWP/AC, CPI, SPI, TCPI, EAC, ETC, and VAC
Evaluate cost and schedule variances, contractor explanations, corrective actions, and recovery plans
Develop independent assessments, forecasts, and recommendations for leadership
Support IBRs, baseline establishment, BCRs, replanning, rebaselining, contract modifications, and surveillance activities
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD EVM policy, acquisition guidance, and program management requirements
Coordinate across program managers, analysts, cost estimators, schedulers, technical leads, CAMs, contracting personnel, and industry partners
Integrate cost, schedule, technical, and historical performance data to identify and quantify risks
Conduct quantitative risk and scenario analyses
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on program cost, schedule, risk, and performance
Provide recommendations to assist leadership with resource allocation, budgeting, contracting, and execution decisions
Develop standardized project controls processes, templates, and methodologies
Identify opportunities to automate data collection, reporting, forecasting, and analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Project Management, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in project controls, EVM, financial analysis, cost estimating, scheduling, or related disciplines
Experience supporting complex DoD or federal government programs
Advanced knowledge of EVM principles, EVMS requirements, forecasting, and variance analysis
Experience analyzing IPMDAR, IPMR, IMS, or similar reporting
Experience with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Experience with EVM/cost tools such as Deltek COBRA or IBM Cognos
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets
Demonstrated ability to present performance analysis and recommendations to leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Applicants selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
Education stipends
Referral bonuses
Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
Opportunity to shape the future of the industry
Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth