Project Control Analyst

Avum•Agoura, CA

About The Position

Avum is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Control Analyst to support financial management across government contracts and programs. This role partners closely with program management, finance, and leadership to ensure accurate project financials, maintain compliance with federal regulations, and provide visibility into contract performance. The ideal candidate will bring experience in a government contracting environment and have a strong understanding of Costpoint, project level financial tracking, and indirect rate structures. This role plays a key part in supporting profitability, cost control, audit readiness, and overall program financial health.

Requirements

Experience supporting financial management in a government contracting environment
Strong understanding of project or program control, budgeting, and financial forecasting
Hands on experience with Deltek Costpoint required
Extensive hands on Excel experience required, including advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and managing large, complex datasets in a government contracting environment
Knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, and DCAA requirements
Experience with job costing, indirect rate structures, and contract billing
Familiarity with cost reimbursable, time and materials, and fixed price contracts
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights to program and leadership teams
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Experience supporting DoD or federal agency contracts
Prior exposure to DCAA or DCMA audits or reviews
Experience supporting pricing, proposals, or cost estimates
Related certifications is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Partner with Program Managers and leadership to develop, manage, and update project budgets, forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) models
Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and burn rates, and provide variance analysis and recommendations
Support job cost accounting activities, including tracking direct and indirect costs across contracts
Maintain a strong understanding of indirect cost rate structures, including fringe, overhead, and G&A, and support rate calculations and analysis
Support contract billing processes, including cost plus, time and materials, and fixed price invoicing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Review and track labor, subcontractor, procurement, and other direct costs to ensure alignment with project budgets, funding, and ceilings
Assist with maintaining accurate timekeeping and labor distribution in accordance with DCAA requirements
Monitor contract funding, ceilings, and expenditures to ensure projects remain within scope and budget
Support incurred cost submissions and provide documentation for audit readiness, including DCAA and DCMA reviews
Support contract closeout activities, ensuring financial reconciliation and compliance with contract requirements
Support adherence to internal controls, policies, and ethical financial practices across project and accounting activities
Prepare financial reports, program reviews, and ad hoc analysis for internal leadership and external stakeholders
Support estimating and proposal preparation activities, including cost inputs and pricing support
Collaborate with accounting and finance teams on general ledger alignment and month end close activities.
Support project setup, billing, and financial reporting
Assist in maintaining and improving project control processes, tools, and reporting standards
Support and work within Deltek Costpoint across modules including General Ledger, Projects, Billing, Payroll, and Time and Expense
Assist with project setup, billing structures, and chart of accounts alignment to ensure compliance and accurate financial tracking
Understand how Costpoint supports DCAA compliance requirements and ensure data integrity across systems
Partner with accounting and finance teams to maintain consistency between project financials and system reporting