Project Controller

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QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Project Controller to support the Program Management Office (PMO) dedicated to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance solutions.

Prepare Estimate-At-Completion (EAC) and variance analysis [budget vs actual]
• Develop financial data and metrics to create annual program budgets and forecasting.
• Monitors project actuals and forecasts to identify and support solutions to risk
• Monitors outstanding project commitments (e.g., travel, subcontracts) in conjunction with Accounts Payable and Accounts Billable
• Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis
• Monitors the project's burn rate against Schedule, Forecast, Milestones, and Funding
• Initiates and routes At Risk forms for projects that are required to perform at risk
• Analyze project reports to identify and resolve issues
• Performs monthly unbilled analysis
• Communicates project status and findings to Project and Operations Management monthly at a minimum
• Provide program control support for monthly close activities to include variance analysis - revenue and profit and reporting to leadership teams
• Support contract set up activities
• Contract and subcontract administration to include monitoring of funding while following the purchase requisition process.
• Leading analysis on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk reporting and analysis.
• Develop and provide monthly financial reports to program managers
• Partnering with program managers and division leads to assist them in running their programs proactively by providing oversight on financial tracking.
• Coordinating with program leadership and stakeholders to ensure project execution is consistent with budget plans and coordinated with program sponsors as needed.
• Assist with multiple program/projects by monitoring progress and quality, managing issue resolution, recommending corrective action, and developing ad-hoc client deliverables
• Proactively analyze data to answer key questions from stakeholders with an eye for what drives business performance, investigating and communicating areas for improvement in efficiency and productivity.
• Consistently meets all required deadlines (contract modifications, project setup changes, accruals, at risk approvals)

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study; a degree in Management a plus
• IBM TM1, Hyperion or other similar budgeting and forecasting tool.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing program activities on mid-large sized federal contracts.
• Experience managing, coordinating, and facilitating a team's efforts effectively and efficiently in multiple contract environments (i.e., Time and Material, Firm Fixed Price)
• Deltek Costpoint Experience
• Experience tracking, monitoring, reporting, standardizing, and overseeing project cost, schedule, and performance measures
• Experience performing financial management and reviewing work products for correctness, quality, and completeness; and follow through
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in person and via electronic mediums
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, management, employees, consultants, and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret policy, regulations, and directives
• Proficient in the following Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint

• SECRET or higher security clearance

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.