Project Control Analyst - Strategic Division Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 20223)

Description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention. SPA's Strategic Division's Regional Strike Systems Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. The position is in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). SPA has an immediate need for a Project Control Analyst. Responsibilities Apply best practices to support financial plans and policies, accounting practices, and procedures. Create new program forecasts and EACs. Manage financial structure/revenue setup for and attend internal project kick-off meetings. Develop and maintain customer financial reports and deliverables. Assist with cash flow by approving expenses, ensuring invoices are submitted to clients in a timely manner, and analyzing the DSO to look for ways to improve processes and procedures. Work with the Division Business Manager to track and report cost, revenue, and profits, as well as conducting monthly variance analysis on actuals. Participate in the development and maintenance of an annual waterfall to include active programs and pipeline opportunities. Manage and monitor subcontractor and consultant funding, expenditures, and accruals. Participate in pricing exercises and develop cost estimates. Support financial planning, forecasts, and provide controller responsibilities such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and GL journal entries. Work with Program Managers to support program success and interact with all functional and line organizations. Qualifications Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field 5-7 years of experience as a Project Control Analyst [program forecasts and EACs] for a Government Contractor Advanced knowledge of MS Excel Strong knowledge of Cost Plus, FFP, and T&M contracts Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting Tools Active Secret Clerance or ability to obtain Secret clerance Desired Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with FAR compliance, CAS compliance, DCAA compliance, GAAP compliance, and SOX compliance Experience with budgeting and forecasting in FocusPoint or similar budgeting tool Experience supporting the financial requirements for direct programs and monthly close participation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field 5-7 years of experience as a Project Control Analyst [program forecasts and EACs] for a Government Contractor Advanced knowledge of MS Excel Strong knowledge of Cost Plus, FFP, and T&M contracts Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting Tools Active Secret Clerance or ability to obtain Secret clerance Desired Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with FAR compliance, CAS compliance, DCAA compliance, GAAP compliance, and SOX compliance Experience with budgeting and forecasting in FocusPoint or similar budgeting tool Experience supporting the financial requirements for direct programs and monthly close participation

Responsibilities

Apply best practices to support financial plans and policies, accounting practices, and procedures. Create new program forecasts and EACs. Manage financial structure/revenue setup for and attend internal project kick-off meetings. Develop and maintain customer financial reports and deliverables. Assist with cash flow by approving expenses, ensuring invoices are submitted to clients in a timely manner, and analyzing the DSO to look for ways to improve processes and procedures. Work with the Division Business Manager to track and report cost, revenue, and profits, as well as conducting monthly variance analysis on actuals. Participate in the development and maintenance of an annual waterfall to include active programs and pipeline opportunities. Manage and monitor subcontractor and consultant funding, expenditures, and accruals. Participate in pricing exercises and develop cost estimates. Support financial planning, forecasts, and provide controller responsibilities such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and GL journal entries. Work with Program Managers to support program success and interact with all functional and line organizations.