Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking an experienced Project Control Analyst to join its Corporate Project Control team. In this role you will support programs within your organizational portfolio developing forecasts, supporting corporate close and providing key financial metrics.
Hybrid 1-2 days per week preferred, remote work arrangement also available.
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop budgets for program teams that align to contractual requirements, proposal and program WBS.
• Strong communication skills with respect to identifying and explaining financial risks/implications of project management decisions.
• Review, validate and report project actual costs incurred for labor, expense and travel.
• Work with Program Team to collect bottom up financial forecasts/Estimate to complete and enter into Program Financial Management Tool.
• Review trends to assess accuracy of the financial forecast and work with program team to mediate any issues.
• Responsible for accuracy in financial reporting for cost, revenue and profitability internally to the division and finance department, as well as externally to the client(s) in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Comply with company, client, local and other legal requirements and regulations.
• Track the progress of activities with financial implications such as milestones with progress payments.
• Prepare and manage project specific deliverables related to financial or contractual requirements (such as invoicing, supporting back-up data, limitation of funds communications, etc.)
• Responsible for accuracy of financial reporting to client and Practice Areas.
• Work with contracts to review vendor and consultant agreements to validate appropriate funding and contract type based on prime contract including subcontracts and materials purchases.
Basic Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Federal Govt Contracting environment, including at least 1 year of experience with Deltek Costpoint, or related software, actively performing project set up activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with government contract financial management.
Other Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others and work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.
• Organization skills, including time management ability.
• Detail oriented.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
- Sick Leave (10 days per year)
- Holiday Leave (7 Government Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays)
- Professional Development
- Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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