Project Control Analyst

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Senior Project Control Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial planning, cost management, forecasting, and performance monitoring of government programs and projects. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining program budgets, analyzing financial performance, supporting proposal pricing efforts, and providing actionable insights to program leadership to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities, a thorough understanding of government contracting principles, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Success in this role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results while meeting critical deadlines. This position is ideal for a results-oriented project controls professional who thrives in a fast-paced government contracting environment and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to drive project performance, financial success, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project controls, program finance, cost control, budgeting, pricing, or financial analysis within a government contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of government contract structures, project planning, cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting methodologies.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing and financial strategy for government contracts.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information and recommendations to various levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or complex development programs.
• Experience supporting Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), integrated program management, and project performance measurement techniques.
• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, Power BI, or similar financial and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government contracting compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze program budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial plans to support successful project execution.
• Prepare and manage monthly spend plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives, funding requirements, and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor project performance against budget, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost variances while recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Support proposal development and pricing activities across a variety of government contract types, including Cost Plus, Time & Material, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Provide detailed cost and schedule analysis, performance reporting, and decision-support recommendations to project managers and senior leadership.
• Partner with program management, contracts, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, and finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant project execution.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, including revenue, cost, profit, and cash flow projections.
• Develop and maintain project performance metrics, dashboards, and management reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior