Sr. Project Control Analyst

Chenega Corporation•Leesburg, VA

About The Position

Sr. Project Control Analyst Leesburg, VA Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! We are seeking a Senior Project Control Analyst with strong federal contracting experience to support program execution through rigorous financial oversight, forecasting, and compliance. In addition to managing end‑to-end project financials, this role will serve as a Team Lead, providing day‑to-day guidance, coordination, and subject‑matter expertise to other analysts. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of DCAA compliance requirements, indirect rate structures, and earned value or similar project performance methodologies, and will serve as a key interface between Operations and Corporate Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of experience in project control, financial analysis, or program finance within a federal contracting environment.
5+ years of experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, SAP, or similar).
Experience with financial planning and budgeting tools such as Hyperion, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar platforms.
Demonstrated experience with DCAA compliance and audit support.
Strong expertise in multi-year financial forecasting and project financial management.
Background check required

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition methodologies
Proficiency in analyzing and applying indirect rate structures.
Experience supporting large, multi-year IDIQ or task order-based contracts
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working directly with program managers, contracts teams, and corporate finance functions.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a small team of project control analysts, ensuring consistent application of financial processes, accuracy of deliverables, and adherence to deadlines.
Manage project financials across multiple contracts, including budget baselining, cost tracking, and revenue recognition in accordance with contract type (FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.).
Develop and maintain detailed multi-year forecasts, incorporating staffing plans, billing schedules, indirect costs, and funding constraints.
Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast), identify drivers, and provide actionable recommendations to program and finance leadership.
Ensure compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, including audit readiness, cost allowability, and proper financial documentation.
Monitor funding levels, ceiling limitations, and contract burn to prevent overruns and ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including accruals, EACs, and reporting packages.
Provide financial inputs and analysis, including pipeline forecasting, backlog reporting, and corporate financial planning cycles.
Collaborate with Contracts, Pricing, and Program Management to support modifications, re-baselining, and change management activities.
Analyze and apply indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) to project forecasts and actuals; assess impacts to profitability and cost structure.
Maintain and enhance financial tracking tools and reporting mechanisms (e.g., ERP systems, Excel models, dashboards).
Prepare and present financial status reports to internal stakeholders and government customers, as required.
Support audit requests and data calls with accurate, timely, and well-documented responses.
Other duties as assigned.