Project Control Analyst

The Geneva Foundation•Bethesda, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Control Analyst supports project teams in managing the financial and contractual elements of projects. The role requires experience in project planning and control and a background in government contracting, including familiarity with the full project life cycle from proposal development through contract closeout. This is a hybrid-remote position with rotational on-site work at Geneva hub sites in Bethesda, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Tacoma, Washington. This is a talent-pipeline posting rather than a role tied to a current opening. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted about this role or similar opportunities if an opening becomes available. The salary range is $80,000–$90,000. Salary decisions consider external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in a Department of Defense setting and understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, DFARS, and Uniform Guidance.
Knowledge of the full project life cycle, from proposal development through contract closeout.
Familiarity with contract types such as FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus.
Strong program financial reporting skills, including accurate forecasting, project planning and control, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and compliance with external and internal policies.
Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate it into management-level reports.
Advanced Excel expertise.
Ability to prioritize, work without supervision, and persistently follow through.
Integrity, credibility, and dedication to Geneva’s mission.

Responsibilities

Interface with the Project Team to provide financial support and analysis.
Collaborate with the Project Team to develop work breakdown structures that meet customer requirements and support accurate time charging and financial projections.
Process, enter, and maintain accurate records for grants and contracts, subcontractor, vendor, and consultant agreements, and modifications.
Review, validate, and report actual project costs for labor and other direct costs.
Document and submit information supporting accruals for work performed but not yet invoiced, in accordance with internal policies.
Collect bottom-up financial forecasts, estimates to complete (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC) with the Project Team, and enter them into the financial management tool.
Review trends to assess forecast accuracy and work with the Project Team to address issues.
Ensure accurate reporting of project cost, revenue, and profitability in accordance with contractual obligations.
Work with procurement to review vendor, subcontractor, and consultant agreements and validate that funding and contract types are appropriate to the prime contract.
Perform analyses and prepare reports to help ensure projects remain within negotiated parameters and government cost-control guidelines.
Assist with or prepare schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
Maintain accurate expenditure records, prepare expenditure projections, and submit timely requests to the Project Team and government for additional funding.
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems and track outstanding work against contracts to maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines.
Communicate financial status, metrics, and deliverables effectively to leadership and customers.
Review and execute closeout activities, including reconciling direct and indirect expenses, reconciling billed and received invoices, and confirming subcontract invoices have been received and paid.
Assist with preparation for internal and external audits.