Project Control Analyst, Senior

Project Control Analyst, Senior

Description & Requirements

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Project Control Analyst, Senior:

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Program Control Analyst to join our team in Herndon, VA (or Remote). The Senior Program Control Analyst will provide on-site project management, financial analysis, and administrative support across complex contracts and programs, leveraging government contracting expertise to build trusted relationships and deliver innovative process improvement solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing program financial performance across the full life cycle, from Bid and Proposal through Contract Closeout.
• Partnering with operations teams to provide actionable analytics, guidance, and cost control monitoring within negotiated parameters.
• Building and managing detailed forecasting models (EACs/ETCs) to advise program leadership on key operational decisions.
• Performing Annual Operating Plan (AOP) variance analysis, forecast assumptions tracking, and unbilled/DSO analysis.
• Supporting pricing and Bases of Estimate (BOE) development for program add-ons, modifications, and subcontractor funding management.
• Meeting accounting close cycle deadlines while preparing accruals, billing data, and special financial reports for leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (in Business Administration or related field) with 5+ years of relevant project support or financial management experience.
• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis, project planning and control, forecasting, indirect rate management, and variance analysis.
• Strong data mining, analytical, and process improvement skills to create efficiencies across financial workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications (Gmail, GoogleSheets, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to multitask, prioritize, and manage critical program deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIFS, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Costpoint, Hyperion, or Workday.
• Knowledge of government contracting financial compliance, reporting issues, and agency audit coordination.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. An active Top Secret security clearance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $88,200.00-$147,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.