Project Control Analyst

The Geneva Foundation•Bethesda, MD

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Control Analyst works alongside the Project Team to manage the financial and contractual elements of projects. The role requires proven experience in project planning and control, with a background in government contracting. 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. The position is not associated with a current opening; resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted about this or similar roles if an opening becomes available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in a Department of Defense setting, with an understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, DFARS, and Uniform Guidance.
Knowledge of the full project life cycle, from proposal development through contract close-out.
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 the results into management-level reports.
Advanced Excel expertise.
Ability to prioritize, work without supervision, and persist in 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 build an appropriate work breakdown structure that meets customer requirements and supports accurate time charging and financial projections.
Process, input, and maintain accurate records for grants, contracts, subcontractor, vendor, and consultant agreements, and modifications.
Review, validate, and report actual project costs incurred for labor and other direct costs.
Document and submit information supporting accruals for work performed but not yet invoiced, in accordance with internal policies.
Work with the Project Team to collect bottom-up financial forecasts, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and Estimates at Completion (EAC), and enter them into the financial management tool.
Review trends to assess financial forecast accuracy and work with the Project Team to resolve issues.
Ensure accurate financial reporting for 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 based on the prime contract.
Perform analyses and prepare reports to help ensure projects comply with 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, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding to the Project Team and government to ensure adequate funding availability.
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems and track outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines.
Communicate with leadership and customers about financial status, metrics, and deliverables.
Review and execute close-out activities, including reconciliation of direct and indirect expenses, billed and received invoices, and subcontract invoices received and paid.
Assist in preparing for internal and external audits.