Project Control Specialist

ECS is seeking a Project Control Specialist to work in our Fairfax, VA office . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Job Description... This ideal candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective financial management of the CDM (Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation) Dashboard Data Services program and other CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) programs within a dynamic and growing portfolio. The Project Control Specialist will support the Business Financial Manager in ensuring compliance with the program's contractual requirements and fulfilling financial operational tasks, with a primary focus on internal coordination and analysis. The ideal candidate will be able to align to the following duties: • Coordinating the internal and external resources to ensure effective Subcontractor financial management (coordinating accounts payable processing, invoice verification, issue resolution, etc.) • Coordinating accurate Time & Expense Reporting (workforce authorization and charge code distribution, invoicing/account reconciliations, timesheet reminders and reporting, etc.) • Provide charging and Open Billing Detail analysis, as a program liaison with the Accounts Receivable team for client billing. • Support financial operations to include the maintenance of an internal financial projection system, Spend Plan Maintenance, Monthly Status Reporting, and additional program control activities. • Process internal paperwork to support various program management functions. • Work heavily within the Costpoint software platform and Excel to ensure accurate bookkeeping. Required Skills: • Must be a US Citizen. • Ability to successfully maintain a DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Entry on Duty (EOD)/DHS Suitability. • 2+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience. • Excellent MS Excel skills. • Understanding of AP/Billing/Procurement/Time & Expense processes and requirements. • Strong interpersonal skills; team-player oriented. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to be resourceful and multitask. • Strong organizational skills and thorough attention to detail. • Self-motivator. Desired Skills: • Finance or Accounting degree preferred. • Experience with Cost Point. • Experience fulfilling project control responsibilities for programs in support of a Federal Client. • Experience with Hyperion. ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People