Project Control Analyst

Project Control Analyst

US Remote

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

The Project Control Analyst works with internal technical, business, contracts, vendors, and financial personnel to build and manage Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) financial models, revenue forecasts, monitor project transactions, revenue and billings, and report/manage project level finances on the project level. Able to generally operate independently and guide/mentor less senior project control analysts and project personnel on a primarily CPxF and T&M portfolio.

• Performs all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and levels of risk, while complying with overarching financial policies and procedures on CPxF and T&M contracts. Support a portfolio of large, medium, and small government projects.
• Forecasts and identifies variances from project plans and pricing; manages change orders; provides financial analysis to Project Leads; takes proactive steps to manage project cost/schedule/performance.
• Develops and maintains both revenue recognition and management of EACs, Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs), burn rate analyses, and related cost analyses. Strong command of Excel based financials and modelling various scenarios.
• Responsible for numerous financial reports detailing monthly progress of the project.
• Responsible for but not limited to reviewing project setup, reviewing budgets, accounts receivables and open commitments, monthly closing information, risk analysis, analytical support, and project cost variances.
• Works alongside Project Leads to maintain project budgets including monthly budgeted vs. actual cost analysis; creates financial forecasts based upon input from the Project Leads to support FP&A efforts; maintains forecasting reports; identifies and communicates any risks such as cost overruns, underspending, vacancy issues, etc. to the Project Leads.
• Reviews monthly billing for accuracy and potential issues and recommends and implement actions to correct identified issues; potential identifiable issues include but are not limited to costs charged to a contract where the Period of Performance (POP) has ended, inaccurate revenue and profit recognition, unapproved workforce charging, etc.
• Prepares internal and external reports on the financial status of assigned projects, including documentation and pricing in support of contract modifications and change control process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serves as the project control liaison to provide cost control analysis support between Corporate Finance and Accounting and other company business units/departments; performs ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Implements financial policies; develops, manages, and reports cost/schedule baseline data analysis, and report formats in support of contracts.
• Performs subcontract and purchase order management activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, processing invoices, and preparing accruals for projects using the PCA job.
• Performs ad hoc reporting.
• Demonstrate analytical abilities by obtaining financial report information to help projects understand their performance and various transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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