Senior Project Controls Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Controls Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to support program management by developing budgets, tracking costs, analyzing financial data, forecasting,  and risk management.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Financial planning and budgeting by developing cost estimates, creating budgets, and maintaining spend plans and Estimate to Completes (ETCs)
• Cost Control & Tracking through monitoring of project expenses, tracking costs, and financial analysis to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Forecasting and reporting, generating reports, and preparing financial deliverables.
• Perform a variety of project control assignments requiring the application of basic cost control techniques and analyses.
• Assists in developing and implementing cost control support for multiple projects and contract types (such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M)
• Assist the project manager with specialized reports, providing cost report information to project managers and review of procurement requisitions for funding and cost coding.
• Work in applications such as with Costpoint, CER, TESS and any other project controls-specific tools (such as dashboards) to assist with these efforts.
• Manage sub-contractor requirements and invoicing cycles.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 5+ years of related work experience.
• A dedication to ensuring accurate accounting and cost forecasting.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple items at once
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in dealing with various types of contracts is desired. (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and time and material).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (or equivalent experience).

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis 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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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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