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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Control Analyst, Associate to join our team Defense & Intelligence team! In this role you will get to support a variety of contract @types within the organization! This role offers opportunities to grow within the organization and gain exposure to complex projects and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Be Doing:
Cost Control Systems: Assist in developing and managing cost control systems to provide project and company management with accurate and timely financial information.
Project Planning & Reporting: Perform all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for projects of varying contract @types, sizes, complexities, and risk levels, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures for CPxF and T&M contracts.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Facilitate the development of WBS by collaborating with Program Management, Procurement, and Finance Departments.
Data Analysis: Conduct independent analysis of data stored in project management and cost control systems; create presentations using graphs, diagrams, and other visual aids to illustrate cost status.
Variance & Change Management: Forecast and identify variances from project plans and pricing; manage change orders; provide financial analysis to Project Leads; take proactive steps to manage project cost, schedule, and performance.
Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain revenue recognition models, EACs, Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs), burn rate analyses, and related cost analyses using advanced Excel-based financial modeling.
Budget Management: Work alongside Project Leads to maintain project budgets, including monthly budgeted vs. actual cost analysis; identify and communicate risks such as cost overruns, underspending, and vacancy issues.
Subcontract & Purchase Order Management: Perform subcontract and purchase order management activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, processing invoices, and preparing accruals for projects.
Ad Hoc Reporting: Generate ad hoc reports to support project performance analysis and decision-making.
Financial Analysis: Demonstrate analytical abilities by obtaining financial report information to help projects understand their performance and transactions.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
What Required Skills You Will Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 3+ years of related work experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work comfortably with budgets and collaborate across multiple departments.
General understanding of government contracting indirect rate structures and procedures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting environments preferred but not required.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience using Deltek Cost Point or similiar system
Ability to learn and apply new software, tools, and systems relevant to project controls, federal compliance, and financial management.
Foundational knowledge of federal contract @types such as Cost Reimbursable (CPxF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M), and the ability to assist in tracking and managing these contracts.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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