Project Control Analyst

The Geneva Foundation

. Interface with the Project Team to provide financial support and analysis .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis and reporting within project management, ensuring compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and effective forecasting. Proficient in managing project costs, revenue, and profitability while maintaining accurate records and facilitating communication with stakeholders.

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Financial AnalysisCost Accounting StandardsAdvanced Excel ExpertiseProject Financial ReportingDoD Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingProject PlanningCost ControlData AnalysisExpenditure ProjectionsContract ManagementAccrual DocumentationBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentCompliance Management

Soft Skills

IntegrityCredibilityDedicationPrioritizationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Financial Management ToolExcel

Industry Keywords

FARDFARsUniform GuidanceContract TypesGovernment Cost-Control Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface with the Project Team to provide financial support and analysis
Collaborate with the Project Team to build work breakdown structures for customer requirements, accurate time charging, and financial projections
Process, input, and maintain records for grants/contracts, subcontract/vendor/consultant agreements, and modifications
Review, validate, and report project actual costs for labor and other direct costs
Document and submit accrual information for work performed but not yet invoiced
Collect bottom-up financial forecasts, ETCs, and EACs and enter them into the financial management tool
Review trends, assess forecast accuracy, and remediate issues with the Project Team
Ensure accurate reporting for project cost, revenue, and profitability under contractual obligations
Review vendor, subcontractor, and consultant agreements with procurement
Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure projects meet negotiated parameters and government cost-control guidelines
Assist with schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate cost and scheduling risks
Maintain expenditure records, prepare expenditure projections, and request additional funding
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems and maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines
Communicate with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics, and deliverables
Execute project close-out activities, including expense and invoice reconciliation and subcontract invoice follow-up
Assist with internal and external audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of relevant experience
Experience in DoD setting with understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, DFARs, and Uniform Guidance
Well versed in the entire life cycle of a project from proposal development through contract close out
Familiar with contract types, e.g., FFP, T&M, Cost Plus
Strong program financial reporting skills, including accurate forecasting, project planning and control, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and compliance with external and internal policies
Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate into management level reports
Advanced Excel expertise
Ability to prioritize and work without supervision
Integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Geneva