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Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Specialist, Associate to join our team! In this role you will get be owning the planning, tracking, and reporting that keep cost, schedule and performance aligned. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll transform detailed financial and schedule data into clear, actionable insights that drive timely decisions and course corrections.\nThis is a remote role, preferred location in the Northern Virginia area.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nProgram life cycle activities from project setup, maintenance, invoicing support, accruals, financial monthly projections and support month end close\nCollaborate 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\nAssists in developing and implementing cost control support for multiple projects and contract types (such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M)\nHelp prepare and support Quarterly Deep Dive, AOP, and monthly forecast\nDevelop and Maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and assist in accurate projections of Estimates to Complete (ETC).\nReporting and variance analysis to include Revenue, Profit, cash backlog and Risk and Opportunities\nAssists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.\nIdentifies best practices and coordinates the development and implementation of project controls tools and procedures to support these best practices.\nDetailed analysis and validation of financial data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.\nOrganizes program and project level financial data to enable timely and accurate reports.\nDevelop metrics and reports so that accurate and timely information can be provided to management and stakeholders.\nDevelops new program and project control processes and procedures related to budgets, estimates, schedules and roll up of program information.\nReviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation.\nTroubleshoots project-specific budget, scope, schedule, funding or documentation issues working with other Divisions, Branches or Departments.\nManages sub-contractor and client invoice cycles.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or Accounting as well as 3+ years of related work experience, or equivalent work experience required\nAssignments require the working knowledge of various software used in the Finance Department, such as Excel, Forecasting Tools and Costpoint.\nMust be comfortable working virtually but available to come into Centreville/Chantilly offices periodically and doing daily check-ins with management on project updates.\n Security Clearance Requirement:\nNoneThis 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: $26.59 - $46.54We 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! 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