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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Control Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to work on a fast-paced exciting program with a group of high energy people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Program life cycle activities from project setup, maintenance, invoicing support, accruals, financial monthly projections and support month end close
• Collaborate with Program manager and other functional departments to include business manager, billing, contracts, subcontracts and operations to ensure business plans are implemented, forecast and plan are developed and monitored, and financial objectives are achieved
• Help prepare and support Quarterly Deep Dive, AOP, and monthly forecast
• Develop and Maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and assist in accurate projections of Estimates to Complete (ETC)
• Assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.
• Identifies best practices and coordinates the development and implementation of project controls tools and procedures to support these best practices.
• Detailed analysis and validation of financial data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Organizes program and project level financial data to enable timely and accurate reports.
• Develop metrics and reports so that accurate and timely information can be provided to management and stakeholders.
• Manages sub-contractor and client invoice cycles.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work comfortably with budgets and collaborate across multiple departments.
• General understanding of government contracting indirect rate structures and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting environments preferred but not required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience using Deltek Cost Point
• Basic understanding of federal government contracting principles, including familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), with a willingness to deepen knowledge.
• Ability to learn and apply new software, tools, and systems relevant to project controls, federal compliance, and financial management.
• Foundational knowledge of federal contract types such as Cost Reimbursable (CPxF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M), and the ability to assist in tracking and managing these contracts.
• Secret Clearance

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This 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: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

We 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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