Project Controller / Financial Analyst

Overview

Position Title: Project Controller / Financial Analyst

Location: Aberdeen, MD

Reports To: Director of Finance

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Secret eligible (US citizenship is a must)

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Project Controller / Financial Analyst to join our project management office. In this role, you will provide essential financial oversight for our government programs, ensuring that projects remain compliant and on schedule. You will work with both project managers and the finance team providing data-driven insights to execute complex federal contracts.

This position offers opportunity to expand skills, learning from a talented existing team within a growing company on an upward growth trajectory!

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Lifecycle Management: Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) in accordance with contract awards.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Revenue Recognition: Analyze and report on project revenue, profit margins, and variance (Actual vs. Budget).
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all financial activities adhere to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and GAAP.
• Invoicing & Receivables: Oversee the preparation of project invoices (CPFF, T&M, Firm Fixed Price) and monitor project specific receivables.
• Workforce Management: Track labor hours, subcontractor costs, Material, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) to ensure alignment with funding ceilings.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly Program Management Review (PMR) reports and provide financial transparency to Program Managers (PMs) and Executives.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Math, or similar field. 

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis and/or project controls. Prior experience within the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry is preferred but not required
• Prior military or defense related experience with supply chain management and purchasing is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
• Experience with Procas (or equivalent accounting system for defense contractors, such as Deltek, Exostar) 
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong customer service and team-building skills.
• Experience with GovCon-specific ERP/Accounting software (e.g., Procas, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Experience with various Government contract types: CPFF, CPAF, FFP, and T&M is highly desirable.
• Experience with DCAA/DCMA DFAR/FAR Compliance is highly desirable. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers 

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

LufCo Employees: This position does not qualify for a referral bonus.  For more information, visit the Employee Portal.