Project Controls Specialist III (TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance Required)

Fluor • Aurora, CO

80d • $97,500 - $170,500

About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role. Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The Project Control & Finance Analyst III will be responsible for all project financials, including management and review of cost, funding, labor charging, and all forecasting and internal reporting. As a PCA, you will support the program team for all finance and accounting issues related to the projects.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) years if non-degreed
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Must possess a clearance at the TS/SCI access level, and have or ability to obtain a government issued polygraph
• Experience managing project financials for US Government Programs
• Strong PC Skills required, specifically high level Excel skills (including: the ability to insert pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting, etc.)
• Prior financial reporting and analysis experience
• Ability to deliver timely and accurate information
• US Citizenship is required
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge (I.e., ability to use email, internet, Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel, to effectively conduct company business on the program)

Nice To Haves

• Possess practical experience in the use of the automated cost or schedule management systems
• Must have had leadership roles as a Control Team Lead (CTL) on a small-sized project or lead on a large project
• May need to travel internationally for project assignments and in support of business related matters

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial/administrative reports and distributes to customers/user organizations
• Conduct financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.)
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control on one or more larger projects
• Track employee and subcontractor incurred hours and dollars
• Review project set-up for all new contract MODS (WBS, POP, etc.) to ensure accuracy
• Understand the budget for each project and assist PMs with staying current on financial data relative to project
• Analyze, evaluate, and forecast current status against an established baseline cost
• Review expenses for each project for accuracy and correct project alignment
• Reconcile actual vs. budget costs per project in order to articulate variance analysis
• Submit monthly accruals for all assigned projects
• Review and understand the monthly revenue, gross profit, and identify any variances for close
• Understand unbilled data, accounts receivable and accounts payable relative to projects and assist in managing DSO
• Assist with reviewing government invoices for accuracy
• Assist in preparations and tracking of weekly and monthly status reporting
• Assist Project Managers to closeout outstanding obligations
• Prepare, Review, and Monitor EAC's
• Assist with the preparation of customer reporting including CFSR's and Business Management Reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• EAP
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Voluntary benefit plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees
• Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
• Parental leave
• Training and development courses

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees