Senior Project Controls Analyst

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.

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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.

• Coordinate across program managers, analysts, cost estimators, schedulers, technical leads, CAMs, contracting personnel, and industry partners.

• Integrate cost, schedule, technical, and historical performance data to identify and quantify risks.

• Conduct quantitative risk and scenario analyses.

• Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings on program cost, schedule, risk, and performance.

• Provide recommendations to assist leadership with resource allocation, budgeting, contracting, and execution decisions.

• Develop standardized project controls processes, templates, and methodologies.

• Identify opportunities to automate data collection, reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

• Strong understanding of the relationship between cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and program execution.

• Experience supporting IBRs, BCRs, rebaselines, replans, contract modifications, and EVM surveillance or audit activities.

• Experience evaluating contractor variance explanations, forecasts, recovery plans, and schedule performance.

• Experience supporting government acquisition programs and interacting with Program Managers, CAMs, engineers, contracting personnel, financial managers, and senior leadership.

• Experience developing cost estimates, forecasts, scenario analyses, and quantitative risk assessments.

• Ability to translate complex cost, schedule, and EVM information into concise, actionable recommendations for senior and executive-level audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor project controls, EVM, scheduling, or cost analysis personnel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and anomalies across large datasets.

• Direct experience supporting NAVWAR, NAVSEA, or other U.S. Navy acquisition PEOs/PMOs.

• Experience providing headquarters or portfolio-level EVM oversight across multiple programs or contracts.

• 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 across an organization or portfolio.

Salary: 160k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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