Program Cost Analyst (PCA)

Trace Systems


Program Cost Analyst (PCA)

US-FL-Tampa

Job ID: 2026-7158
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance / Accounting
Tampa, FL (Corporate)

Overview

Job Title: Project Control Analyst (PCA)

Location: Tampa, FL

Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and energetic Project Control Analyst (PCA) to join our team in Tampa, FL. 

• Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) in all aspects of Project Control (including project set up, purchase requisitions, monthly accrual calculations, cost/variance analysis, EAC development, project reporting, customer invoicing support, communications to Project Managers and customers, etc.).
• Attend internal project kick-off meetings and be responsible for the financial structure (project set up) in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts, trackers, reports of various contract types, size, and complexity.
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs). Conduct cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Review and assess all contract modifications. Advise the program management team of impacts as necessary.
• Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line-item detail as required.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting.
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements for programs. Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time.
• Support accounts receivable as required during the billing processing. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project’s cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.
• Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC.
• Support and participate in program reviews.
• Maintain control of documents and records to serve as a reference for future inquiries or audits.
• Support Request for Proposals (RFPs), prepare pricing models and cost analysis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Advanced in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, graphs, etc.).
• Intermediate in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate into management level reports.
• Complete understanding of financial analysis such as Return on Sales (ROS), Return on Costs (ROC), revenue & profit forecasts, as well as an understanding of the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; the ability to perform effectively within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required.
• 4+ years of experience providing project control, program finance, cost analysis, or a similar role in support of DOD contracts.
• 4+ years of experience using government accounting and/or project control systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, MS Project, or equivalent platforms).
• Ability to interpret and analyze program performance metrics.
• Experience preparing financial reports and dashboards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Possess a current CCE/CCP certification or an equivalent DOD financial management certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued Secret clearance.
• Advanced Costpoint skills to include Project Set Up, Planning, Business Intelligence.

Education:

• High School Diploma

Trace Systems:

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.  

 

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: .

 

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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