Principal Project Control Engineer/Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Project Control Engineer/Specialist to join our team. In this role you will get to support a variety of contract types within the organization.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Project Planning & Reporting: Perform all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for projects of varying contract types, sizes, complexities, and risk levels, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures for CPxF and T&M contracts.

• Variance & Change Management: Forecast and identify variances from project plans and pricing; manage change orders; provide financial analysis to Program Management; take proactive steps to manage project cost, schedule, and performance.

• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain revenue recognition models, EACs, Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs), burn rate analyses, and related cost analyses using advanced Excel-based financial modeling.

• Ad Hoc Reporting: Generate ad hoc reports to support project performance analysis and decision-making.

• Financial Analysis: Demonstrate analytical abilities by obtaining financial report information to help projects understand their performance and transactions.

• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

• US Person

​What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field and typically 10+ years of related work experience.

• Would consider candidate with 15+ years of experience in leu of degree.

• Familiarity with various contract types, subcontracts, or grants, including Cost Reimbursable contracts (CPxF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work comfortably with budgets and collaborate across multiple departments.

• 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 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.

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos Reporting environments preferred but not required.

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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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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