TSC

Project Controls Analyst IV

TSC
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting within the context of DoD contracts, with a strong focus on cost management and project controls. Proficient in coordinating with subcontractors and program management teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial AnalysisDoD Contracting ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject Controls ManagementActive DoD Secret Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Implement financial policies; develop and manage cost baseline data analysis and report formats in support of customer contracts
  • Develop and maintain estimates-to-completion, estimates-at-completion, and burn rate analyses
  • Coordinate with subcontractors to develop monthly forecasts, financial reporting, and funding requirements with contracts and program management teams
  • Forecast financial data for programs, analyze profitability for contractual milestones, track project over/under runs, and prepare profit models
  • Participate in planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on projects of varying contract types, sizes, complexity, and risk levels, including monthly program reviews
  • Maintain monthly budget-versus-actual analysis and create financial forecasts based on input from Program Managers and subcontractors
  • Maintain forecasting reports and identify and communicate risks such as cost overruns, underspending, and vacancy issues to the Operations team
  • Review monthly financial reports for accuracy and identify potential issues
  • Research and recommend or take corrective actions involving contract period-of-performance costs, revenue and profit recognition, workforce charging, and accounting-system time and cost accuracy
  • Prepare financial reports detailing monthly project progress
  • Work independently and contribute to an integrated team through statistical reporting, analysis, and estimates
  • Prepare written and verbal financial-analysis reports for management
  • Work with accounting to identify and resolve accounts receivable and accounts payable issues
  • Work with contracts on new contracts and contract modifications
  • Interface with program managers, senior management, contract employees, DoD contracts, finance, accounts receivable, procurement, and subcontract management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
  • 8-10 years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in project controls
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain
  • Experience with all contract/subcontract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc.)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience coordinating and managing subcontractor funding
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Analytical and independent problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
  • Industry experience with DoD contracting
  • Preferred: Experience with Deltek Cost Point Accounting System
  • Preferred: Experience with DoD Working Capital Funding
  • Preferred: Experience with annual rate adjustments and contract closeouts

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • 401k Plan
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Co-Sponsored Health Plan
  • Paid Leave
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Employment contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening

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Hard Skills
Cost Baseline Data AnalysisEstimates-To-CompletionBurn Rate AnalysisFinancial ReportingProfitability AnalysisBudget AnalysisForecastingContract/Subcontract TypesStatistical ReportingProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Deltek Cost Point Accounting System
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related FieldActive DoD Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
DoD ContractsContract ModificationsFunding RequirementsAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableAnnual Rate AdjustmentsContract Closeouts