The Aerospace Project Control Manager is a key member of the Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) Operations team responsible for all Project Control related policies, processes, procedures, staffing, training, and mentoring. This individual will be responsible for the project controls discipline across their assigned FSG companies. This individual will be responsible for identifying gaps in project control support or knowledge and then working with operations to train existing staff or recruit and hire experienced project control support where needed.

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all aspects of Project Control to include:

• Costpoint project setup and reporting.
• Revenue recognition rules and regulations.
• Month-End close including accruals and revenue adjustments.
• Customer invoicing of various types (FFP, COST, Over & Above).
• Cost and schedule variance analysis.
• EAC development / EAC Reviews.
• Forecasting development / Forecasting Reviews.
• Unbilled analysis on complex Over and Above programs.
• High risk/visibility program reviews.
• Provides direct project control support to projects where needed to help fill gaps.
• Works with Shared Services and Operations to provides support for new project transitions/phase-ins as needed.
• Regularly interfaces with and provide support/mentoring to the operating company Project Management and Project Controls POCs as needed.
• The ability to communicate with the Project Management and Controls communities via Project Control forums, intranet postings and potentially conduct classroom lunch bunch and PM Excellence training sessions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business-related field.
• 5-8 years’ experience working for a Federal Government Contractor.
• Solid understanding of all contract types, FAR regulations, government compliance.
• Strong personnel management experience and communication skills.
• Process improvement.
• Ability to present to Senior Leadership.
• Proficiency with Deltek CostPoint Project Module.
• Deltek Time and Expense.
• MS Excel Proficiency (Vlookup / SUMIF formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience using and configuring MS SharePoint team sites.
• This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA

Work Where it Matters

Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.

As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.