Description

AMA Division is looking for a project analyst with demonstrated experience in program management and analysis. The selected candidate will work closely with ARA’s project managers and principal investigators performing budget analysis, cost projections, man-hour estimates, as well as project reporting for contract and FAR compliance. At a minimum, we are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent, and at least 5 years of related experience. Candidates must be self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and achieve results without close supervision. Additionally, candidates must be organized individuals with excellent attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and the capacity to change priorities quickly and work effectively under deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are a must. The salary range for this position is between $97K - $115K.

Selected candidates must be U.S. Citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

What you’ll do as a Staff Program Control Analyst

• Manage project budgets and spending.

• Perform budget analysis, cost projections, and estimates.

• Report project spending and estimates.

• Conduct analysis for project contracting and FAR compliance.

• Attend project/program meetings, record meeting minutes, and action items.

• Assist in creating subcontracts, consulting agreements, contract mods, and purchase orders for projects, using corporate templates and following established company guidelines.

• Track/monitor subcontractor spending, work completion, and deliverables.

• Prepare monthly contract reports.

• Extract accounting and project cost data from ARA systems.

• Track and verify completion of program quality reviews.

• Provide latest spending charts and graphs for Project Monthly Review (PMR) presentations.

• Maintain project cost projections. Assist with creating annual cost and staffing projections and providing quarterly updates for division management.

Staff Program Control Analyst Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• Five to Seven years of related project support or management experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience in Word, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Strong mathematical and accounting skills.

• Excellent communicator.

• Experience in MS SharePoint or similar file-sharing applications.

• Experience using budgeting and accounting software.

• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

Staff Program Control Analyst Preferences

• Current active security clearance.

• At least 6 years of experience in a project analyst role.

• Experience with federal contracts.

Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates (ARA), founded in 1979, is an international employee-owned company whose mission is to 'Solve the problems of national importance.” We are composed mostly of scientific engineers who create and invent applications that protect our public servants, prevent disasters to homeowners, and provide strength to our military heroes. Our motto is to 'Expand the realm of possibility.” Moreover, it is accomplished with fun and profit. The Raleigh, NC office was established in 1982. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in several different areas including weapons effects, blast and shock modeling, threat and vulnerability assessment, sensor systems, and modeling and simulations. Our team of engineer/scientists and senior-level software system developers is committed to creating smart and scalable solutions and producing the highest quality work for our customers.

ARA is an EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran employer

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Accounting

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)