Senior Principal Project Control Analyst (PCA)

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Job Summary

The Program Control Analyst (PCA) is responsible for the financial and operational health of complex projects. You will serve as the primary strategic partner to the Program Manager, providing the data, forecasting, and analysis necessary to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. You will translate raw financial data into actionable insights to drive executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

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  Budgeting & Forecasting: Establish and maintain project cost baselines. Perform monthly "Estimate at Completion" (EAC) and "Estimate to Complete" (ETC) updates.

  
  


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  Performance Measurement: Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor project health. Analyze $CPI$ (Cost Performance Index) and $SPI$ (Schedule Performance Index) to identify trends.

  
  


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  Reporting: Generate comprehensive monthly status reports (MSRs) and financial dashboards. Ensure accuracy in internal accounting and external client billing.

  
  


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  Schedule Integration: Work closely with technical leads to maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Identify critical path delays and propose recovery plans.

  
  


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  Risk Management: Quantify financial risks and opportunities. Maintain a risk register and estimate the "most likely" cost impacts of potential hurdles.

  
  


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  Compliance: Ensure all project activities adhere to company policies, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and (if applicable) government contracting standards like CAS or FAR.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related technical field.

  
  


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  Experience: 10+ years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, or project management.

  
  


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  Technical Skills: * Expert-level Excel skills (modeling, nested formulas, data visualization).

  
  
  
  
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    Proficiency in project management software and the google suite (namely google sheets)

    
    
  
  
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    Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to challenge assumptions made by technical teams regarding spend and progress.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  PMP (Project Management Professional) or EVP (Earned Value Professional) certification.