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Chenega Corporation Sr. Project Control Analyst in Leesburg, Virginia
Req ID: 39970
Summary
Sr. Project Control Analyst
Leesburg, VA
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employers core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
We are seeking a Senior Project Control Analyst with strong federal contracting experience to support program execution through rigorous financial oversight, forecasting, and compliance. In addition to managing endtoend project financials, this role will serve as a Team Lead, providing daytoday guidance, coordination, and subjectmatter expertise to other analysts. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of DCAA compliance requirements, indirect rate structures, and earned value or similar project performance methodologies, and will serve as a key interface between Operations and Corporate Finance.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a small team of project control analysts, ensuring consistent application of financial processes, accuracy of deliverables, and adherence to deadlines.
Manage project financials across multiple contracts, including budget baselining, cost tracking, and revenue recognition in accordance with contract type (FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.).
Develop and maintain detailed multi-year forecasts, incorporating staffing plans, billing schedules, indirect costs, and funding constraints.
Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast), identify drivers, and provide actionable recommendations to program and finance leadership.
Ensure compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, including audit readiness, cost allowability, and proper financial documentation.
Monitor funding levels, ceiling limitations, and contract burn to prevent overruns and ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including accruals, EACs, and reporting packages.
Provide financial inputs and analysis, including pipeline forecasting, backlog reporting, and corporate financial planning cycles.
Collaborate with Contracts, Pricing, and Program Management to support modifications, re-baselining, and change management activities.
Analyze and apply indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) to project forecasts and actuals; assess impacts to profitability and cost structure.
Maintain and enhance financial tracking tools and reporting mechanisms (e.g., ERP systems, Excel models, dashboards).
Prepare and present financial status reports to internal stakeholders and government customers, as required.
Support audit requests and data calls with accurate, timely, and well-documented responses.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of experience in project control, financial analysis, or program finance within a federal contracting environment.
5+ years of experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, SAP, or similar).
Experience with financial planning and budgeting tools such as Hyperion, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar platforms.
Demonstrated experience with DCAA compliance and audit support.
Strong expertise in multi-year financial forecasting and project financial management.
Background check required
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition methodologies
Proficiency in analyzing and applying indirect rate structures.
Experience supporting large, multi-year IDIQ or task order-based contracts
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working directly with program managers, contracts teams, and corporate finance functions.
How youll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe theres always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOSs culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenegas impact on the world.
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Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:
Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com
Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/
Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Native preference under PL 93-638.
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