Senior Program Control Analyst

Clarity Innovations•Columbia, MD

About The Position

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world. Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security. Role Clarity Innovations is seeking a Senior Project Control Analyst to oversee the financial management of programs within the Systems & Data mission vertical. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and be able to effectively communicate program financial results to all levels of management in the company. The ability to think pro-actively and make data driven recommendations to optimize program financials and mitigate risk is critical. In this highly collaborative role, the Senior Project Control Analyst will work closely with Systems & Data leadership, Program Managers, Accounting and Contracts teams

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration or equivalent experience in-lieu of degree.
7+ years of experience in Finance or other related field experience required. Must have strong Government Contracting (GovCon) experience
Experience using Unanet to include project setup, revenue recognition, and billing setup
Understand different contractual and financial requirements of contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fee, Time and Materials
Experience with large contracts that have multiple CLIN and revenue types
Comprehensive knowledge of the processes and procedures in financial analysis
Comprehensive understanding of EAC development
Must be organized, detail-oriented, motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment
Ability to interact and communicate, both oral and written, with individuals across the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD and Intel Community programs
Pricing experience
Working knowledge and understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements

Responsibilities

Prepare Estimate At Completion (EAC) for all programs in the portfolio and review with PMs and leadership team on a monthly basis
Prepare variance analysis and make recommendations for key financial metrics improvements
Support operations monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with financial data and analysis
Support Accounting month-end close with program cost accrual analysis and EAC adjustments in accordance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
Review detailed costs reports to ensure accuracy in recording
Review monthly project costs and revenue, monitor actual cost and profit performance against plans/budgets, prepare variance analysis, reports, and present timely to project managers and stakeholders; identify areas for improvement
Monitor contract funding, backlog and unbilled balances on a monthly basis, as well as track commitments, develop funding requirements projections and coordinate with contracts for required notifications on limitations and requests for additional funding
Identify "at risk" funding and mitigation solutions
Review invoices to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Project Setup and People Assignments in Unanet in accordance with the contractual, financial compliance, and operational reporting requirements
Participate in collaboration meetings to ensure project setup optimizes Unanet capabilities for project revenue, billing, and reporting requirements
Support development of cost and price proposals for bids, ROMs and equitable adjustment requests
Other duties as assigned