Project Analyst III

Prism Maritime•Chesapeake, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary of duties – The Project Analyst has a thorough understanding of Project Management tools and techniques. Assists the Project Manager in the preparation of plans, WBSs, POA&Ms, Staffing Plans, EVM reports, Risk Identification and Response Plans, Communication plans, and interprets cost analysis information. Also responsible for a secondary review of all planned, committed, and expended purchases, associated travel, sub-contract and labor hours for the project. Specific description of duties: • Recommends cost efficiencies and analyze estimates against historical and real time data; identifies and investigates reasons for differences/deltas • Manages EVM metrics using the WBS, POA&M and task status provided by the Installation Supervisor • Provide reports on excess material using a Material Management System, Financial Accounting system, and input from the Material Coordinator and Project Manager • Prepare actual vs. plan (budget) analysis. Prepare various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information for various customers as needed for decision making support • Runs Project Expenditure Reports, monitors Labor / Material and Other Direct Charges and commitments; informs the Project Manager of possible discrepancies along with recommended corrective action • Submits CDRs / CORNs • Able to analyze, evaluate, and compile information and data in order to develop and make recommendations for solutions to problems or issues. • Runs and provides reports on the task technical status for inclusion in weekly and monthly reports • Develops and maintains standard cost of finished goods and production components in accordance with Defense Contracting Accounting Principles (FAR and DFAR) • Oversees material status by collecting data from a Material Management System, project accounting software, and input from the Material Coordinator and Purchasing Manager • Analyzes and provides the Project Manager with a report on the availability of resources • Works with the Project Manager to develop an estimate to complete (ETC), ensuring that all applicable elements are accounted for; informs the Project Manager when ETCs have been created • Archives files upon task completion • Manages the status of deliverables and informs the Project Manager on upcoming deliverables • Provides information for Task Order Closeout reports. • Maintain accurate documentation of data and statistics (ie: graphs) of cost analysis • Occasional travel outside the local area may be required. • Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization's mission, objectives and goals

Requirements

Five to eight (5-8) Years’ Experience in this or similar field required (education can substitute for experience)
Bachelor's degree (Business preferred) but not required.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Advanced Excel skills include Power Query and Power Pivot data modeling, complex formula development, automated reporting, financial and cost analysis models, pivot tables, dashboards, and database connections.
Skilled in analyzing and interpreting cost trends
Excel dashboards for cost, schedule, and EVM reporting
Have advanced working knowledge of Deltek/GCS.
In-depth knowledge of Defense Contracting Accounting Principles (FAR and DFAR)
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies and guidance.
Excellent organizational ability and detail-oriented approach to assigned tasks.
Strong corporate communication skills and ability to problem-solve and collaborate professionally with multiple departments.
U.S. Citizenship required
Clearance up to Secret level may be required.
Lifting/moving up to and including 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Recommends cost efficiencies and analyze estimates against historical and real time data; identifies and investigates reasons for differences/deltas
Manages EVM metrics using the WBS, POA&M and task status provided by the Installation Supervisor
Provide reports on excess material using a Material Management System, Financial Accounting system, and input from the Material Coordinator and Project Manager
Prepare actual vs. plan (budget) analysis.
Prepare various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information for various customers as needed for decision making support
Runs Project Expenditure Reports, monitors Labor / Material and Other Direct Charges and commitments; informs the Project Manager of possible discrepancies along with recommended corrective action
Submits CDRs / CORNs
Able to analyze, evaluate, and compile information and data in order to develop and make recommendations for solutions to problems or issues.
Runs and provides reports on the task technical status for inclusion in weekly and monthly reports
Develops and maintains standard cost of finished goods and production components in accordance with Defense Contracting Accounting Principles (FAR and DFAR)
Oversees material status by collecting data from a Material Management System, project accounting software, and input from the Material Coordinator and Purchasing Manager
Analyzes and provides the Project Manager with a report on the availability of resources
Works with the Project Manager to develop an estimate to complete (ETC), ensuring that all applicable elements are accounted for; informs the Project Manager when ETCs have been created
Archives files upon task completion
Manages the status of deliverables and informs the Project Manager on upcoming deliverables
Provides information for Task Order Closeout reports.
Maintain accurate documentation of data and statistics (ie: graphs) of cost analysis
Occasional travel outside the local area may be required.
Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization's mission, objectives and goals