Project Controls Analyst

Amentum•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Controls Analyst to support schedule development, cost tracking, and performance reporting across engineering and construction programs in Hanover, Maryland. The role supports senior project controls staff and project managers in implementing project controls standards in secure and dynamic environments. The analyst helps develop and maintain schedules, cost trackers, reporting tools, baselines, and change-control documentation. The role also supports budget monitoring and forecasting, schedule and cost analysis, routine reporting, stakeholder coordination, and proposal activities. The position requires the ability to attend on-site stakeholder meetings and work in secure or classified environments while following federal program compliance requirements. The listed salary range is $100,000–$115,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in project controls, project management, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Basic understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, and project lifecycle concepts.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and other financial analysis tools.
Ability to attend on-site meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide support, and maintain effective communication.
Ability to work in secure or classified environments and follow federal program compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance preferred.
Exposure to federal government, construction, or engineering project environments.
Understanding of earned value management (EVM) concepts.
Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI or TrackVia.
Interest in pursuing certifications such as PMP, AACE, or other project controls credentials.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, cost trackers, and reporting tools for engineering and construction projects.
Compile and validate data for schedule updates, earned value reporting, and budget performance reviews.
Support baseline creation by gathering scope, schedule, and cost data and aligning it with project requirements.
Maintain a regular communication cadence with project teams and stakeholder groups, gather requirements, and provide ongoing support.
Update and maintain schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar systems under senior schedulers' guidance.
Run basic schedule analytics, including logic checks, critical path reviews, and variance summaries.
Support change control by preparing documentation, assessing preliminary schedule or cost implications, and tracking approved changes.
Maintain project cost logs, monitor actuals, and assist with forecast updates.
Prepare monthly cost reports, variance explanations, and trend analyses for internal reviews.
Identify potential cost risks or deviations and escalate concerns to senior project controls staff and project managers.
Prepare routine reporting packages, including schedule updates, cost summaries, and performance dashboards.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to gather and validate data.
Support proposal activities by compiling early schedule inputs and cost estimate data as needed.