Looking for a rewarding and challenging career with a dynamic, growing organization? By Light is your answer. We have an immediate need for a Project Control Analyst to support multiple customers across the By Light enterprise in McLean, VA.

• Proficiency in project finance over multiple operational and project efforts; forecasting and tracking labor costs; assist with invoicing and collections; analyzing actuals, committed and planned costs; responsible for Estimate at Completion (EAC) creation and analysis with operations / client
• Assist in contract communication and financial analysis with the finance and accounting departments regarding forecasts, funding, burn rate, and profit margin
• Maintain good internal controls and policies based on contract requirements, accounting/financial standards with regards to project accounting
• Proactively review established contract processes and procedures, assist with implementing changes where applicable in order to enhance the contracts effectiveness and efficiencies
• Monitoring timesheet compliance and contractor hours to report on compliance and overages to receive proper authorization and inform management of any issues with labor compliance and charging
• Control contract resource requests and advise management on labor requirements for contract positions in addition to controlling the contract onboarding and off boarding process
• Verbal and written communication with both government and By Light Senior Management and Project Managers
• Assist the contracts’ Program Managers / Deputy Program Managers in managing the contract daily, across all operational aspects of the contract
• Ensure monthly project financials are accurate and that the customer is fully aware of all financial / funding issues well ahead of time or as needed
• Provide Monthly Financial Reports and keep track of all outstanding client baselines
• Track subcontractor funding allocation with Prime contract, subcontractor funding, subcontractor billing and payments
• Contract financial updates and contract reviews when requested
• Ad hoc financial analysis on high visible projects, staffing levels and staffing changes

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or similar field)
• 2+ years of experience in an Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

• Understanding of GAAP / FASB
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred
• Cognos report writer
• MOS Excel Certification preferred

• Must have ability to obtain a Secret Clearance