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Public Trust
Unspecified
Unspecified
Finance
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.
We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Specialist Senior Associate to join our dynamic team, providing critical project management, administrative support, and cost oversight across complex government contracts and programs. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your advanced expertise in cost management, scheduling, and financial analysis to drive program success and make a tangible impact on mission-critical initiatives.
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs and schedules, ensuring contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines. You will also gain the opportunity to expand your leadership capabilities, mentor junior staff, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that strengthen project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.
We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Specialist Senior Associate to join our dynamic team, providing critical project management, administrative support, and cost oversight across complex government contracts and programs. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your advanced expertise in cost management, scheduling, and financial analysis to drive program success and make a tangible impact on mission-critical initiatives.
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs and schedules, ensuring contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines. You will also gain the opportunity to expand your leadership capabilities, mentor junior staff, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that strengthen project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive project management and administrative support for contracts, projects, or business units, ensuring all activities are executed efficiently and in alignment with organizational goals.
- Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems, budgets, and financial forecasts for multiple projects.
- Monitor and control project costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost/schedule control systems.
- Perform detailed financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlooks, variance analysis, and schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential cost or schedule issues.
- Prepare program and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) plans to ensure all requirements and statements of work are accurately captured and scheduled.
- Track expenditures, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure adequate funding availability, including submitting timely requests for additional funding as needed.
- Incorporate contractual changes into control systems and maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines by staying aware of outstanding work.
- Prepare and present reports using Costpoint, CER systems, project dashboards, or CFT, including updates on percent complete and key performance metrics.
- Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and related programs to coordinate work, organize reviews, and ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Represent the organization in project planning meetings, providing expertise on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
- Utilize technical expertise, familiarity with company policies and procedures, and independent judgment to execute complex tasks with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- Strong financial knowledge and experience in managing government contracts, cost controls, and project budgets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with enterprise financial systems such as Deltek Costpoint is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in project controls or financial management, including some supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies is a plus.
- Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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