Project Control Analyst II

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.

As an ALS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated financial professional looking to grow in your career while supporting critical programs and missions? Akima Logistics Services is searching for an experienced Project Control Analyst to join our stellar team in Huntsville, AL. We continue to win new projects and expand our existing federal contracting programs across the US, and our Project Control Analysts are trusted advisors, working closely with program managers to provide real time financial data and reporting.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Provides Project Control Analyst support to the Project Manager for selected projects within the ALS Organization. Assists Project Managers and operation leads in all duties related to financials and performance, planning, tracking, and reporting. Initiates, monitors and maintains proper project setup in Deltek Costpoint. Processes include project number structure, funding setup, revenue and billing formula setup, project ceilings, labor categories, billing rates, rate sequence, project workforce, etc. Develops project cost/schedule baselines and budgets. Monitors project actuals and resolves issues. Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis. Monitors the project’s burn rate against funding remaining. Initiates and routes at risk forms for projects that are required to perform at risk. Analyzes project reports to identify and resolve issues. Performs quarterly unbilled analysis. Communicates project status and findings to Project and Operations Management monthly at a minimum. Month End Close activitiesConsistently meet all required deadlines (contract modifications, project setup changes, accruals, at risk approvals)Documents project status each month on SharePoint to support corporate month-end close reviews. Proactively monitor project timecards, ensure timecard errors are identified and assist with corrections timely a manner. Ensure accuracy of project-related expense reports and ensure timely processing Project A/R and A/P:Ensures subcontract/vendor payments are processed and coded correctly and in timely fashion. Provides customer specific invoice backup. Reviews and approves draft invoices prior to submission to customer. Monitors billing and payment status of customer invoicesPerforms monthly accrual calculations. Assists PM with invoice collection. Assist with tracking contractual obligations and deliverables. Work authorizations. Identifying and analyzing project riskDevelopment and execution of internal and external project reviewsGeneration and analysis of financial reportsCommunicating timecard and expense practices for the projectFunding notifications to the customer (i.e. 75 letters)Maintains project files on SharePoint

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field preferred. 3 years’ experience providing project accounting support for services contracts for Govt. customers. Ability to work independently, self-motivated, proactive. Track record of delivering well-organized and accurate work. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to work well with accounting, contracts, and project personnel to accomplish tasks. Strong Excel skills to include VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and PivotTables. Experience using Deltek Cost Point. Understand of EACs, ETCs, and unbilled analysis.

Desired Qualifications

Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) experience a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Finance & Accounting

Travel: None

Organization: ALS - Akima Logistics Services

Clearance: Not Applicable

Work Type: Remote

Remote: Yes

ReqID: 2024-8975