Associate/Junior Program Control Analyst

AnaVation•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

AnaVation LLC is seeking a Program Control Analyst (PCA) at the Associate level who desires a long-term opportunity in a dynamic environment. We require a self-starter and motivated professional who likes to learn and take on new responsibilities, has a strong work ethic, is detail oriented, and always exhibits professionalism and discretion. This position will support Program Controls with exposure to the Project Management Leadership team in providing financial support and analysis to achieve project excellence. This will include program planning support such as scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, variance analysis, status reporting, data validation and resource planning using AnaVationâ€™s business system, Unanet. This position will follow accounting, contractual and regulatory requirements along with proper approval authorization and will assist in the development of Program Control procedures. Reporting will include monthly CDRL reporting, ad-hoc request to support customer requirements and utilizing Unanet for creating standardized program financial reporting, dash boards and metric reporting. This position will closely collaborate with the Contracts team to track contract ceiling and funding, forecast all direct labor, ensure that project set up meets contractual requirements, accurately reflects the correct labor hours, rates, labor category, subcontractor costs and ODC costs, and assist in contract closeout. In addition, there is the opportunity to collaborate with Business Development Team to track and manage investment budgets for each account. This position will report to the Program Control Analyst and be a member of the Accounting/Finance team. This position is a non-exempt, hourly position. Hours per week to be determined.

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management (or within six months of completing degree.)
Relevant experience (0-2 years) in project-based accounting and/or project controls.
Previous experience or interest in Government Contracting, working with Cost Type, Time and Materials, and/or Fixed Priced contracts.
Knowledge of FAR and experience with DCAA/DCMA compliance will be helpful
Previous experience with business system software (or specifically Unanet) is desired, however Unanet training can be provided.
Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel
Superior memory for details and quality orientated.
Excellent organizational skills, including following established process and assisting with process refinement.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
Self-starter, demonstrated initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
Candidate may possess or be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with business system software (or specifically Unanet) is desired, however Unanet training can be provided.

Responsibilities

Program planning support such as scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, variance analysis, status reporting, data validation and resource planning using AnaVationâ€™s business system, Unanet.
Follow accounting, contractual and regulatory requirements along with proper approval authorization.
Assist in the development of Program Control procedures.
Monthly CDRL reporting, ad-hoc request to support customer requirements.
Utilize Unanet for creating standardized program financial reporting, dash boards and metric reporting.
Closely collaborate with the Contracts team to track contract ceiling and funding, forecast all direct labor, ensure that project set up meets contractual requirements, accurately reflects the correct labor hours, rates, labor category, subcontractor costs and ODC costs, and assist in contract closeout.
Collaborate with Business Development Team to track and manage investment budgets for each account.