Project Controls Analyst

Summary

Join Blue Water Thinking as a Project Controls Analyst and contribute to the successful planning, execution, and close-out of government contracts. This critical role involves providing cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting support to the CFO and Program/Project Managers. You will also support Unanet ERP/CRM implementation and administration. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience. A competitive salary ($75,000-$90,000) and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including health insurance, paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401K plan. Blue Water Thinking values diversity and equal opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in project controls, program finance, estimating/pricing, or program/project management, with tasks such as: Managing labor resources and hours. Developing program budgets and forecasts. Developing risk management and change control processes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and ad hoc analyses and reports to BWT’s CFO and Program/Project Managers to enable successful decision-making during the planning, execution, and close-out of Government contracts
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Estimates at Completion (EAC), Estimates to Complete (ETC), forecasting, and baseline development using MS Excel
• Track progress, actuals, and changes; manage change control processes; and conduct forecasting using standard project controls techniques
• Generate project controls status reports and deliver updates to the CFO
• Support the CFO with planning, reporting, and auditing requirements
• Assist in the proper implementation of Unanet ERP and CRM functionality
• Provide post go-live system administration support for Unanet ERP/CRM to BWT leadership
• Support the management of project charge codes, timekeeping maintenance, and associated reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA Certification
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems such as Unanet, particularly in an implementation or system administration capacity
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience developing advanced spreadsheets for financial and project controls

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays
• A matching 401K plan