Project Control Analyst III

Akima, LLC • Huntsville, AL

3d • Remote

About The Position

Akima Facilities & Ground Logistics is seeking a Project Control Analyst III to support project financial performance through planning, tracking, forecasting, and reporting. The role works with project managers and program teams on financial results, budgets, estimates at completion, costs, revenue, accruals, billing, payments, contract compliance, and project closeout. It also supports project reviews, risk analysis, schedule updates, contract deliverables, and financial system setup using Costpoint.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a project controls role.
• Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and PivotTables.
• Solid understanding of EACs, ETCs, unbilled analysis, and core project financial concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Costpoint and Cognos.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in driving project financial performance through planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Consolidate, analyze, and present monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Review labor utilization across the organization and provide insights for operational decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data requests, financial analyses, and issue resolution.
• Complete month-end accounting tasks, including cost, revenue, and accrual reconciliations.
• Analyze monthly financial results and provide reports on budget impacts and contract performance.
• Identify and explain potential over- or under-variances in revenue and margin recognition.
• Interpret and communicate drivers behind revenue and gross margin variances against forecast.
• Present project financial performance during corporate reviews.
• Collaborate with program teams to validate cost inputs, schedule updates, and performance metrics affecting financial outcomes.
• Develop baseline and working budgets and EACs in partnership with program leadership.
• Monitor project actuals, identify variances, communicate issues, and drive resolution.
• Track outstanding project commitments.
• Produce monthly financial forecasts and conduct detailed variance analysis.
• Analyze project reports, identify trends or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Initiate and oversee project setup activities within financial management systems (Costpoint).
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of subcontractor and vendor payments.
• Prepare customer-specific invoice backup documentation as needed.
• Monitor customer invoice billing and payment status and support collection efforts.
• Identify and address incorrect charges, ensuring appropriate holds and corrections.
• Perform unbilled revenue and accrual calculations.
• Track contractual obligations and deliverables to maintain compliance.
• Review purchase request documentation for accuracy and adherence to requirements.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing project risks.
• Support preparation and execution of internal and external project reviews.
• Contribute to schedule updates, analysis, contract deliverables, and reporting.
• Initiate and track Purchase Orders.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret project financial reports.
• Communicate timecard and expense policies to project personnel.
• Monitor project timesheets, identify errors, and ensure timely resolution.
• Review project-related expenses for accuracy and timely processing.
• Provide earned value calculations and analysis when required.
• Perform project closeout activities.
• Review and interpret contracts, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure accurate project setup and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assist with pricing extensions and bid development for new opportunities.
• Prepare funding notifications, including 75% letters, in accordance with contract requirements.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify risks to schedule, cost, and performance baselines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• A range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Competitive pay.
• Growth opportunities.
• Retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed