Project Analyst

Overview

The GBS Group is seeking a Project Analyst to support our Maritime Division located in our Virginia Beach, VA office. The Project Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Project Managers in overseeing the financial health of the division by analyzing project costs, revenue, risks, pricing and assisting with budgets and forecasting of costs. The Project Analysts compile and analyze financial information for both commercial and government contracts.

Successful candidates should also be comfortable with performing other administrative functions as needed since we work in a team environment. This position reports directly to the Project Controller Manager and serves as a key financial partner to both Upper Management and the Maritime Operational leadership team.

• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor and track the financial health of projects through analysis of costs, revenue, risks, and pricing.
• Assist Project Managers with establishing and monitoring budgets, as well as providing transparency into financial performance on a routine basis.
• Execute financial forecasting and reconciliation to ensure project accounts remain profitable and revenue recognition is balanced and accurate.
• Develop revenue and expense analyses, as well as create and present monthly reports that provide Upper Management with the division’s financial performance.
• Assist with the development and auditing of cost and price proposals, ensuring all submissions for solicitations and quotes are accurate and compliant.
• Strengthen the division’s financial health by assisting with invoice preparation and the management of cash flow schedules on complex projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the Business Central accounting system, overseeing project setup, reviewing and approving employee expense reports, and ensuring all charging data is accurate from award to closeout.
• Act as the primary point of contact for financial deliverables, ensuring customers’ accurate and timely reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience as a project and cost analyst

• Understanding of diverse contract types, with a specific emphasis on Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
• Familiarity with the Maritime industry and the nuances of project forecasting/financial analyses within this sector.
• Direct experience with government contracting, including familiarity with DCAA rate structures, FAR knowledge, and GAAP standards.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), revenue recognition principles, and project forecasting.
• Preference for candidates with a background in cost estimating, program management support, or contract/subcontract development.
• Exceptional collaborative skills with the ability to interface across operational and financial teams.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance, taking full ownership of work products in a fast-paced environment. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, strong attention to detail and ability to identify financial issues or inconsistencies.

The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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