Senior Project Controls Analyst
A senior EVM/project-controls expert supporting a U.S. federal (DoD/Navy) client: analyzing contractor cost, schedule, performance, and risk data (IPMR, IPMDAR, IMS), producing forecasts, quantitative risk and scenario analyses, executive briefings, and baseline/surveillance support. Core tools: Primavera P6, Deltek COBRA, IBM Cognos, Excel.
- Compensation
- $160K / yr
- Location
- Remote- United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Project Management, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in project controls, EVM, financial analysis, cost estimating, scheduling, or related disciplines
- Experience supporting complex DoD or federal government programs
- Advanced knowledge of EVM principles, EVMS requirements, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience analyzing IPMDAR, IPMR, IMS, or similar reporting
- Experience with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience with EVM/cost tools such as Deltek COBRA or IBM Cognos
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets
- Demonstrated ability to present performance analysis and recommendations to leadership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Nice to have
- Significant experience providing project controls, cost analysis, scheduling, or program performance support within the DoD, U.S. Navy, or federal government
- Experience serving as a senior EVM, program controls, or cost/schedule subject matter expert supporting complex acquisition programs
- Experience supporting IBRs, BCRs, rebaselines, replans, contract modifications, and EVM surveillance or audit activities
- Experience developing cost estimates, forecasts, scenario analyses, and quantitative risk assessments
- Direct experience supporting NAVWAR, NAVSEA, or other U.S. Navy acquisition PEOs/PMOs
- Advanced experience with Deltek COBRA, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, IBM Cognos, SAP, Oracle, or similar project controls and enterprise financial systems
- Experience developing or evaluating Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), cost models, and acquisition cost estimates
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition policy, FAR/DFARS requirements, EVMS guidelines, and government program oversight processes
- Experience supporting DCMA, GAO, or other external program reviews, audits, or surveillance activities
- Experience developing and implementing standardized EVM and project controls policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks
Full description
Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.
We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.
Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.
Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.
Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
- Education stipends and referral bonuses
- Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
- Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
- Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
- Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth
Ignite Digital is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst to provide headquarters-level Earned Value Management (EVM), cost, schedule, and program controls support for a federal government client. The ideal candidate is an experienced project controls professional with a strong background supporting the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), or other complex federal programs, with demonstrated expertise integrating cost, schedule, performance, and risk data for decision-making.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior EVM and project controls subject matter expert supporting headquarters, program office, and portfolio-level requirements.
- Analyze program cost, schedule, performance, and risk to identify trends and emerging issues.
- Review contractor IPMDAR, IPMR, IMS, and other performance data for program health and compliance.
- Analyze EVM metrics including BCWS/PV, BCWP/EV, ACWP/AC, CPI, SPI, TCPI, EAC, ETC, and VAC.
- Evaluate cost and schedule variances, contractor explanations, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
- Develop independent assessments, forecasts, and recommendations for leadership.
- Support IBRs, baseline establishment, BCRs, replanning, rebaselining, contract modifications, and surveillance activities.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD EVM policy, acquisition guidance, and program management requirements.