Junior Project Controls Analyst

ITA International•Newport News, VA

1d•$44,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

ITA International is seeking a Junior Project Controls Analyst to join their team supporting their Headquarters location in Newport News, Virginia. The Junior Project Controls Analyst will support financial, contractual, and operational oversight of government programs by assisting with project planning, budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting. This role works closely with Program Managers, Finance, and Contracts to ensure projects are executed within budget, meet contractual requirements, and provide accurate financial and performance reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
1–3 years of experience supporting project controls, finance, accounting, or government programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic financial analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Deltek Costpoint highly preferred
Experience supporting federal government contracts.
Familiarity with contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus, and Time-and-Materials (T&M).
Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel dashboards, or financial reporting tools.
Basic understanding of project scheduling or earned value management concepts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required.

Responsibilities

Supports Program Managers with project planning, budgeting, estimates at completion, and financial performance monitoring.
Assists in tracking project costs, labor utilization, funding, and expenditures against established budgets.
Prepares recurring financial reports, cost analyses, and project performance metrics.
Monitors project burn rates and identifies potential cost or schedule variances.
Assists with revenue forecasting and monthly financial projections.
Utilizes Deltek Costpoint to review project financial data, labor charges, budgets, and funding.
Assists with project setup, modifications, labor category updates, and project maintenance within Costpoint.
Supports reconciliation of project financial information and validates data accuracy.
Generates standard and ad hoc Costpoint reports for project and executive leadership.
Monitors contract funding, ceilings, closeouts, and periods of performance.
Assists in reviewing contract modifications and ensuring project data aligns with contractual requirements.
Supports tracking of contract deliverables, labor hours, and funding status.
Coordinates with Contracts and Finance to ensure accurate project records.
Develops and maintains project dashboards, spreadsheets, and status reports.
Performs variance analysis to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
Assists in preparing executive reports and monthly project reviews.
Supports data collection for financial audits and customer reporting requirements.
Partners with Program Managers, Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, and Business Operations to support successful project execution.
Responds to requests for project financial information and reporting.
Assists with special projects, process improvements, and financial analysis initiatives.