Project Controller

Synectic Solutions Inc • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Synectic Solutions Inc. (SSI), a leading provider of engineering and logistics support to the Department of Defense, is aggressively growing and seeking a skilled Project Controller to join our high-performance team. This role will support complex government programs and provide critical financial oversight to ensure cost, schedule, and performance alignment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Controller or Project Financial Analyst role supporting government contracts.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Unanet in a project control capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding and managing Indirect Rate Structures, including overhead, G&A, and fringe allocations.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of DoD cost accounting principles, FAR/DFARS, and Cost-Type, T&M, and FFP contract types.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Secret security clearance with Top Secret eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Experience supporting a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• Familiarity with DCAA requirements and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial control, reporting, and analysis for multiple DoD contracts.
• Maintain, track, and update budgets, forecasts, and expenditures in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Manage financial reporting, oversight, and program performance metrics.
• Support Program Managers with labor planning, project status reviews, and variance analysis.
• Generate monthly financial reporting packages and interface with internal finance and operations teams.
• Maintain and analyze indirect rate structures to ensure accuracy in cost reporting and planning.
• Serve as a Unanet SME for project setup, labor tracking, indirect allocations, and billing workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees