Project Control Specialist

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Travel Requirements: None
Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Project Control Specialist to provide administrative, financial, and analytical support for Research and Development projects. This role helps ensure effective project planning, execution, and oversight by coordinating project administration, tracking budgets and financial performance, and preparing financial reports. The Project Control Specialist also analyzes project data to identify trends, issues, and risks, and supports the development of mitigation strategies to promote successful project outcomes and cost control.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• With minimal supervision, support the management, preparation, and coordination of project-related administrative and financial tasks.
• Prepare and review reports and project documentation for Project Manager approval and distribute to customers as directed.
• Track and maintain financial spreadsheets, project budgets, cost controls, and develop cost estimates, status reports, and budget forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to create project plans and budgets and use various data sources to define project requirements.
• Analyze project financials and metrics to assess performance, identify trends, and highlight issues that may impact project goals.
• Respond to inquiries and data calls, providing analysis and recommendations to Project Managers and senior personnel.
• Track and coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables, deadlines, and maintain the project calendar to ensure timely submissions.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings, including agendas, charts, and graphs; record meeting minutes and track action items.
• Assist with project risk analysis, assessments, and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Track customer and consultant invoicing to ensure accuracy, timely processing, and alignment with project budgets.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or;
• Six (6) + years of program support experience in a government-contracting environment.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of degree depending on contractual requirements.
• Two (2) + years of Contract Management experience, to include: Development of Program Acquisition Documentation, Data Collection and Analysis, Development of Cost Estimates, and Development of Program Status Reports.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, with a focus on Excel (Level 2), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work in an office environment 95% of most work days, this is not a remote position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Adobe tools.
• PMP or CAPM certification or formal project management training.
• Experience with a contract management and consultant invoicing.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. 
 
WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.