[Remote] Project Control Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and PMO financial reporting for federal and DoD-aligned programs. The role monitors CLIN-level financials, analyzes variances and cost risks, prepares recurring financial metrics, and supports contract reporting, audits, and compliance activities.
Responsibilities
- Track program financials including burn rates, actuals, and cost-to-complete forecasting
- Monitor and update CLIN-level financials, forecasts, and expenditure profiles
- Develop recurring financial metrics, dashboards, and monthly PMO reporting packages
- Support variance analysis and identify cost risks, overruns, or underruns
- Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost and schedule data for accurate forecasting
- Maintain financial documentation, audit support records, and contract-required reporting
- Assist with obligation tracking, invoicing validation, and subcontractor financial coordination
- Support budget development, annual planning cycles, and financial scenario modeling
- Participate in PMO reviews, governance sessions, and milestone readiness meetings
- Ensure financial tracking aligns with federal, DoD, and acquisition compliance standards
Skills
- Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance or higher
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project control, financial analysis, or program financial management
- Experience supporting financial tracking for federal, DoD, or government contracting programs
- Experience preparing monthly financial metrics, burn-rate analysis, and forecast updates
- Experience supporting PMO financial governance, audits, or contract reporting activities
- Proficiency with Excel, financial modeling, and budget tracking tools
- Understanding of CLIN structures, contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF), and cost tracking methodologies
- Familiarity with PMO frameworks and cost-schedule integration best practices
- Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a mission-driven PMO environment
- Strong teamwork and collaboration across finance and technical teams
- Experience with cost accounting systems or ERP tools used in federal contracting
- Knowledge of EVM principles or PMBOK financial management practices
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- PMP or Agile certifications
Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement
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