Project Controller - Sealing Technologies

Location: Columbia, MD
Type: Hybrid
Travel: 15%

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, provides cybersecurity services and cutting-edge technologies to the Federal Government. Sealing Technologies, LLC is looking for a Project Cost Analyst II to join the team! The Project Cost Analyst will report to the Finance Manager and oversee opportunity setup, maintenance, and project control on active projects and programs. This is a great opportunity for a career-focused candidate to join a rapidly growing company and a supportive team that will offer challenging assignments and growth opportunities.

Opportunity Setup & Maintenance:

• Ensure new opportunities are accurately setup and available for planning entry in a timely manner.
• Work with Project Management team to establish opportunity structure and type.
• Work with Project Management team to ensure people and expenses are appropriately mapped to opportunities projects/tasks.
• Baseline each project that get awarded using bid documentation.
• Assist Finance Manager in administering Unanet People & Expense Planner.
• Manage opportunity setups in Unanet, and interact with Mission area Directors as well as Sales, to have timely updates.
• Monitor and communicate the program management spend for the division and provide the department with interpretation of variances from plan, forecast, or baseline targets.
• Assist Finance Manager in the identification of financial risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Provide effective and accurate communication of key financial metrics through the development of monthly estimates to complete (ETC), annual estimates at complete (EAC), program management reviews, and other project financial deliverables.
• Other relevant tasks are assigned by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.

Project Control

• Performs a weekly review of project time and costs posted to Unanet with Project Manager to ensure accurate reporting of project activity.  Follow-up and take the appropriate steps to correct invalid charges.
• Manage the reclassification of incorrectly coded expenses and labor to the correct project.
• Monitor margins on individual projects and compare to forecast as well as baseline.
• Interact with PMs on cost and revenue discrepancies.
• Monitor funding backlog against ceiling.
• Recommend adjustments, such as redistribution of funds within budget accounts, in response to changes in programs, wrap rate changes, staffing levels, and/or funds available.
• Audits monthly labor, ODC, material, and travel costs against ceiling & funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2-4 years of project control experience; government contracting experience required.
• Background working with different government contract types such as FFP, T&M, and CPFF.
• Strong analytical and communication skills that enable complex problems and solutions to be effectively articulated to all levels of the organization.
• Familiar with multiple reporting tools including Excel and Unanet
• Ability to work in a small team with a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks.
• “Hands-on” professional with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

This role has an internal job title of Financial Analyst III. Salary Range: $80K-$90K and potential to qualify for bonuses. The anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Working is no longer solely about the job. Here at Sealing Tech, we understand your happiness and health is vital to our success. We are innovative in our approach to cultivating balanced work environments and offer a plethora of added perks. Sealing Tech offers competitive compensation packages, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, continuing education budgets, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policies. Other perks include complimentary snacks, drinks & monthly catered lunches, and company retreats and gatherings. Plus, flexible work arrangements, pet friendly offices and quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees. We are looking for a new member to join our team, take on challenges, be innovative and willing to grow with us. BUILD, SECURE, SOLVE.