Project Control Analyst

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

SciTec is seeking a Project Control Analyst. The Project Control Analyst works with Program Managers and Project Leads to manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance. Additionally, the Project Control Analyst will perform configuration management of project deliverables and reporting requirements to the customer to ensure satisfaction on the current programs and build relationships for future efforts.

Responsibilities

• Works with the project managers and teams to help define project goals, objectives, budget, and schedule
• Monitors and evaluates projects to ensure they are meeting their budget and execution timelines including monthly cost and schedule variances
• Assist in project budgeting and scheduling, including preparing and updating project spend plan
• Prepare and maintain project status reports and customer deliverables
• Maintain accurate and timely project resouce plans and financial forecasts
• Assists project managers in identifying trends and risks
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, STEM, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in project controls, cost analysis, financial analysis, or project management support
• Experience tracking project budgets, actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and variances
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Strong numerical, verbal, and written communications skills
• Ability to multi-task, communicate effectively, collaborate in a team setting, and handle assignments independently
• Ability to obtain government security clearance
• Detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including planned value, earned value, actual cost, cost performance index (CPI), and schedule performance index (SPI)
• Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective-action tracking
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables or experience with Microsoft Project
• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Experience servicing a Federal Government Customer