Mid/ Senior Project Control Analyst

Sayres Defense•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sayres Defense is seeking a Mid/ Senior Project Control Analyst at the company headquarters office located in Washington, DC. (Hybrid options available for discussion). The Mid/Senior Project Control Analyst will be responsible for the monitoring of an ongoing large Federal Government contract for Sayres. This position will provide oversight of all financial aspects of the contract using Unanet ERP and Excel. Job duties include working closely with the Contracts Department on funding documents for subcontractors, subcontractor cost tracking and accruals (including approving subcontractor invoices), prime modification review, estimates at completion (EAC), monthly deliverable and status report coordination, and billing to include any backup spreadsheet documents. The analyst will communicate heavily with the Finance and Accounting organization along with the Contracts organization and Project/Program Managers and the PCA finance team.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal Government contract types (Cost Plus, Time and Materials, Fixed Price)
Knowledge of Indirect Rates and how they are applied to costs
Ability to read government contract awards and modifications
Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
Detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and remain flexible
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of accounting practices and concepts
5 to 7 years of experience in financial management and program control.
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Unanet Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Demonstrated track record in Cost Plus Project Control
Solid background of 2-3 years within a project control team
Deep understanding of government procurement regulations and contracting practices, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Strong skill set in identifying, assessing, and proactively mitigating risks associated with projects
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, consistently meet deadlines, and proficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously
Knowledge of Unanet Accounting Software
1-3 years of UNANET experience Required
Preferred years of experience 7-10 years
Preferred UNANET experience 3 to 5 years
Preferred DOD contracting support experience
Ability to obtain Secret clearance if/when needed.

Responsibilities

Meet deadlines/due dates for creation and submission of Estimates At Completion (EAC), Monthly Status Reports (MSR), Invoices and any special reporting for delivery to internal Project and Program Managers and External Clients
Coordinate financial data calls with Program Manager and Finance
Risk tracking as related to funding burn and exhaustion
Serve as liaison and conduit for flow of financial information with Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager and corporate finance staff.
Interface with Accounting (Payroll, G/L and Accounts Payable) on all contract-related financial charges (labor, subcontractors, consultants, travel and material costs)
Accounts Receivable Aging tracking and resolution for assigned projects
Reconcile unbilled receivables
Effectively interact and communicate with customers to resolve any billing issues in a timely manner
Work with Contracts/Subcontracts to track 75% threshold notifications, funding burns and needs, modification statuses, and funding of subcontractors
Perform quality control checks to verify information entered in Unanet
Other tasks as needed to help the team meet objectives and requirements