SCIF Project Analyst
About The Position
The SCIF Project Analyst supports Parallax Advanced Research's mission by assisting the entire project team to complete projects within their planned scope, schedule, and budget. This role serves as a liaison for the project’s technical, functional, and non-functional teams. Working with the Project Manager, Senior Project Analyst, and applicable stakeholders, the SCIF Project Analyst will perform and provide project analysis and support to the project team and leadership. The role also supports the project finance team by providing financial tracking, reporting, data analysis, and compliance support for government contracts. This involves verifying accurate project financial information and assisting with budgets, forecasts, and tracking, with a focus on Deltek Costpoint entry and Microsoft Excel tracking of SCIF-specific projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in project finance, financial analysis, accounting, or government contracting preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Basic understanding of project budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a SCIF/classified environment.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Certification
- Hands-on Deltek experience, preferably Costpoint
- Ability to obtain or maintain the security clearance required for the program
Responsibilities
- Support tracking of project budgets, funding, labor, expenditures, commitments, and forecasts.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting, project reviews, and variance analysis.
- Maintain and reconcile project financial data within Deltek and other financial systems.
- Prepare and customize reports or models to support project and financial reporting.
- Validate financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Assist with identifying and resolving budget, cost, and data discrepancies.
- Support compliance with government contract requirements, internal financial controls, and established project procedures.
- Maintain project documentation and support audit readiness.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Controllers, Finance, Contracts, and Pricing teams.
- Follow all applicable SCIF, security, and classified-information handling requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
