Project Control Analyst III

Akima Facilities & Ground Logistics is looking for a Project Control III.

• General Responsibilities
  • Support Project Managers in driving project financial performance through effective planning, tracking, and reporting.
  • Consolidate, analyze, and present monthly and quarterly financial forecasts. Review labor utilization across the organization and provide insights that support operational decision‑making.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for data requests, financial analyses, and issue resolution.
• Month End Close:
  • Complete month‑end accounting tasks, including cost, revenue, and accrual reconciliations.
  • Analyze monthly financial results and deliver clear, timely reports that highlight budget impacts and contract performance.
  • Identify and explain potential over/under variances in revenue and margin recognition.
  • Interpret and communicate drivers behind revenue and gross margin variances against forecast.
  • Present project financial performance during corporate reviews in a concise, professional manner.
  • Collaborate with program teams to validate cost inputs, schedule updates, and performance metrics affecting financial outcomes.
• Budgeting and Financial Analysis:
  • Develop baseline, working budgets, and EACs (Estimate At Complete) in partnership with program leadership.
  • Monitor project actuals, identify variances, communicate issues, and drive resolution.
  • Track outstanding project commitments to maintain financial accuracy. Produce monthly financial forecasts and execute detailed variance analysis. Analyze project reports, identify trends or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Initiate and oversee project setup activities within financial management systems (Costpoint).
• Project Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable:
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of subcontractor and vendor payments.
  • Prepare customer‑specific invoice backup documentation as needed.
  • Monitor the billing and payment status of customer invoices and support collection efforts.
  • Identify and address incorrect charges, ensuring proper holds and corrections.
  • Perform unbilled revenue and accrual calculations.
  • Track contractual obligations and deliverables to maintain compliance.
  • Review purchase request documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to requirements.
• Project Team Support:
  • Assist in identifying and analyzing project risks.
  • Support preparation and execution of internal and external project reviews.
  • Contribute to schedule updates, analysis, contract deliverables and reporting.
  • Initiate and track Purchase Orders.
  • Generate, analyze, and interpret project financial reports.
  • Communicate timecard and expense policies to project personnel.
  • Proactively monitor project timesheets, identify errors, and ensure timely resolution.
  • Review project‑related expenses for accuracy and timely processing.
  • Provide earned value calculations and analysis when required.
  • Project closeout activities.
• Contracts:
  • Review and interpret contracts, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure accurate project setup and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Assist with pricing extensions and bid development for new opportunities.
  • Prepare funding notifications (including 75% letters) in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Conduct variance analysis and identify risks to schedule, cost, and performance baselines.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or project controls role.
• Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and Pivot Tables.
• Solid understanding of EACs, ETCs, unbilled analysis, and core…