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Project Control Analyst II

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 5+ years' experience providing project accounting support for government contracts/services
  • MS Excel proficiency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field (preferred)

Requirements:

  • Assist Project Managers in financial and performance planning, tracking, and reporting
  • Initiate and maintain project setup in Deltek Costpoint, including funding, revenue/billing formula, ceilings, labor categories, billing rates, rate sequences, and workforce
  • Develop and monitor project cost/schedule baselines and budgets; analyze variances; produce monthly forecasts/EACs; monitor burn rate and month-end close communications
  • Manage project A/R and A/P activities, including subcontract/vendor payments, invoice backups, billing status, unbilled analyses/accruals, and supporting invoice collection

Job description

Company Overview:

 

Work Where it Matters

 

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

 

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

 

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

 

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

 

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

ASE is looking for a Project Control Analyst II to work in Suffolk, VA.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities:
  • General Responsibilities:
    • Assist Project Managers in all duties related to financial and performance, planning, tracking, and reporting.
    • Assist Project Managers in all duties related to financial and performance, planning, tracking, and reporting.
  • Project Setup and Maintenance:
    • Initiate, monitor and maintain proper project setup in Deltek Costpoint via completion and submission of the Project Setup Form.  The form includes the project number structure, funding setup, revenue and billing formula setup, project ceilings, labor categories, billing rates, rate sequence, project workforce, etc.
  • Budgeting and financial analysis:
    • Develops project cost/schedule baselines and budgets.
    • Monitors project actuals and resolve any issues.
    • Monitors outstanding project commitments.
    • Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis.
    • Monitors the project's burn rate against funding remaining.
    • Analyze project reports to identify and resolve issues.
    • Communicates project status and findings to Project Management staff biweekly and Supervisor and Finance staff monthly.
    • Documents project status for month-end close reviews.
    • Proactively monitor project timecards, ensure timecard errors are identified and corrections are processed in timely manner.
    • Ensure accuracy of project-related expense reports and ensure timely processing.
  • Project A/R and A/P:
    • Ensure subcontract/vendor payments are processed correctly and in timely fashion
    • Provide customer specific invoice backup.
    • Monitor billing and payment status of customer invoices.
    • Perform unbilled analysis and monthly accrual calculations.
    • Assists PM with invoice collection.
    • Track contractual obligations and deliverables.
  • Assist project team with:
    • Identifying and analyzing project risk.
    • Development and execution of internal and external project reviews.
    • Initiating Purchase Requisitions and goods receipts in Deltek Costpoint's Procurement module.
    • Generation and analysis of financial reports.
    • Communicating timecard and expense practices for the project.
    • Customer invoice review and approval prior to submission.
    • Funding notifications to the customer (i.e. 75% letters).
    • Contract Closeouts.
  • Contracts / Pricing:
    • Review and analyze contract, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure project meets. financial and reporting requirements.
    • Assistance with pricing and historical data collection.
    • Responsible for the development and submission of quarterly unbilled analysis packages.
    • Oversee / assist with project closeout activities.
    • Maintain project files on SharePoint including contracts & contact modifications, subcontracts, proposals, budgets & plans, schedules, project review materials, reports, deliverables, invoices, leases and agreements.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years' experience providing project accounting support for services contracts for government customers.
  • MS Excel Proficiency.
  • Ability to work independently, self-motivated, proactive.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Track record of delivering well-organized and accurate work.
  • Proven ability to work well with accounting, contracts, and project personnel to accomplish tasks.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field preferred.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Understanding of CostPoint Project Module Proficiency and Cognos - Preferred.
  • Deltek Time and Expense - Preferred.
  • Strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Benefits Information: Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range: $85,000 - $93,000 Job ID: 2025-19901 Work Type: Remote

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