Project Control Analyst

ARA•Greenville, SC

9d•$67,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Integrated Products Division (IPD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support its rapidly growing portfolio of advanced technology solutions and products. The division develops solutions in robotics, vehicle platforms, advanced sensors, geotechnical applications, and weapon systems for commercial and defense customers. The Project Control Analyst provides critical support to project managers, the engineering team, and the accounting team, with an emphasis on data analysis, project controls, and continuous process improvement. The role includes analyzing portfolio data and performance, supporting project planning and resource controls, improving workflows and system integration, assisting with configuration and change management, and providing documentation and other project portfolio support. Expected compensation ranges from $67,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on education and experience. Applied Research Associates is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. Its employee ownership culture emphasizes creativity, initiative, innovation, and experimentation, and offers employees tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience.
Experience in data integration, cleansing, or combining datasets.
Strong Excel skills, including Power Query, VLOOKUP, and macros.
Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI, Deltek Costpoint, Smartsheet, and Earned Value Management.
Familiarity with project/task scheduling.
Knowledge of configuration or change management processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze project datasets to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision-making.
Consolidate division data to maintain a portfolio-level view of performance and resource projections.
Maintain dashboards and KPIs for visibility into schedule, cost, and resource metrics.
Perform cost projections, budget analysis, and estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
Support project managers and the engineering team in building and maintaining Smartsheet project plans and linking them to reporting tools.
Maintain resource planning tools to support accurate allocation of personnel and materials.
Identify and communicate potential resource or cost risks proactively.
Support project managers in tracking subcontractor spending, deliverables, and progress as needed.
Lead or support process-improvement initiatives across project management and accounting workflows.
Maintain and improve cost tracker templates and troubleshoot formula or formatting issues.
Assist accounting with reconciling revenue and cost data between AP, E-Office, and internal trackers.
Support integration of project, financial, and reporting systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Assist project management and systems engineering teams with the change management process.
Participate in configuration review boards and ensure required approvals are completed.
Contribute to proposal estimates and cost inputs.
Support project portfolio reviews and capture and communicate action items.
Facilitate lessons-learned activities for completed projects.
Provide additional project management support as needed.