Project Controls Analyst

Amentum•Baltimore, MD

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•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 a portfolio of engineering and construction programs in Hanover, Maryland. The role assists senior project controls staff and project managers with implementing project controls standards in secure and dynamic environments. The analyst supports project scheduling, baselines, change tracking, budgeting, cost controls, forecasting, and stakeholder reporting. The position requires coordination with project managers, engineers, procurement, construction teams, and other stakeholders to gather and validate information. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and work in secure or classified environments while following federal program compliance requirements. The stated salary range is $100,000–$115,000. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; an active clearance is preferred.
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 stakeholder meetings 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 Secret security clearance.
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 ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Maintain regular communication with project teams and stakeholder groups, provide ongoing support, gather requirements, and promote consistent communication across programs.
Update and maintain schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar systems under the guidance of senior schedulers.
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.
Help 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 required data and validate accuracy.
Support proposal activities by helping compile early schedule inputs and cost estimate data when needed.