Project Control

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Specialist, Associate to join our team! In this role you will get be owning the planning, tracking, and reporting that keep cost, schedule and performance aligned. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll transform detailed financial and schedule data into clear, actionable insights that drive timely decisions and course corrections.

This is a remote role, preferred location in the Northern Virginia area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Program life cycle activities from project setup, maintenance, invoicing support, accruals, financial monthly projections and support month end close

• Collaborate with Program manager and other functional departments to include business manager, billing, contracts, subcontracts and operations to ensure business plans are implemented, forecast and plan are developed and monitored, and financial objectives are achieved

• Assists in developing and implementing cost control support for multiple projects and contract types (such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M)

• Help prepare and support Quarterly Deep Dive, AOP, and monthly forecast

• Develop and Maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and assist in accurate projections of Estimates to Complete (ETC).

• Reporting and variance analysis to include Revenue, Profit, cash backlog and Risk and Opportunities

• Assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.

• Identifies best practices and coordinates the development and implementation of project controls tools and procedures to support these best practices.

• Detailed analysis and validation of financial data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.

• Organizes program and project level financial data to enable timely and accurate reports.

• Develop metrics and reports so that accurate and timely information can be provided to management and stakeholders.

• Develops new program and project control processes and procedures related to budgets, estimates, schedules and roll up of program information.

• Reviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation.

• Troubleshoots project-specific budget, scope, schedule, funding or documentation issues working with other Divisions, Branches or Departments.

• Manages sub-contractor and client invoice cycles.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or Accounting as well as 3+ years of related work experience, or equivalent work experience required

• Assignments require the working knowledge of various software used in the Finance Department, such as Excel, Forecasting Tools and Costpoint.

• Must be comfortable working virtually but available to come into Centreville/Chantilly offices periodically and doing daily check-ins with management on project updates.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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