Project controller (pgm cost control analyst 2)

Requisition Number: 30467

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $58,877.00 - $65,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Project Controller to join our growing team. In this role, you will independently support a variety of projects spanning different contract types, sizes, and levels of complexity, while working closely with a collaborative team of fellow Project Controllers. Under the guidance of the Project Control Supervisor, you will lead the planning, tracking, analysis, and performance reporting that keeps our programs on target. As a key partner to the Program Manager, you will help shape project goals, monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend actions to improve performance. This position offers broad exposure across the organization, with regular interaction with Program/Project Managers, technical leads, and functional teams including contracts, finance, accounts receivable, subcontract management, and procurement. A remote or hybrid work schedule is authorized after training period.

What You Will Do

• Provide cost, schedule, and funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analytical support to Program Managers, including development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and time phased budgets and schedules.
• Assist with project setup in accordance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Prepare program financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet all required submission deadlines.
• Enter and update the monthly corporate forecast for supported programs.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, and partner with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, and Finance/Accounting to support resolution.
• Support review and assessment of contract modifications and advise Program Management on potential impacts.
• Perform analytical reviews and accuracy checks of cost reporting documentation.
• Prepare complete and accurate variance analyses and associated reporting.
• Develop financial Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, ensuring customer requirements are met and submissions are accurate and on time.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses at the request of the Program Management Office (PMO) or other stakeholders.
• Monitor funding status and provide timely, detailed notifications of funding levels by line item as needed.
• Support accounts receivable during the billing process by monitoring billing status and collaborating with Finance, Contracts, Accounting, and the PMO to resolve unbilled issues promptly.
• Assist in preparing subcontractor and vendor accruals in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure accurate internal and external cost/commitment reporting.
• Ensure program revenue and profit are recorded in alignment with the EAC.
• Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and all company policies and procedures related to contract performance and financial reporting.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Must Have

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite, along with working knowledge of relevant software applications.
• Understanding budgeting, forecasting, EAC development, and cost/schedule performance tracking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights and collaborate effectively across diverse teams while also working independently when required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting program needs.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial data, documentation, and reporting, and proactively identifying discrepancies or risks before they impact program performance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience using Costpoint for project setup, reporting, and cost management.
• Background working with a variety of government contract types, including CPFF, FFP, T&M, CPAF, CPIF, and hybrid structures.
• Experience using OneStream for forecasting, reporting, or consolidation activities.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.