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Project Controls Analyst

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Amentum is seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Project Controls Analyst to support schedule development, cost tracking, and performance reporting across a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction programs to join the team in Hanover, MD. The role assists senior project controls staff and project managers in implementing project controls standards within secure and dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls Support

  • Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, cost trackers, and reporting tools across engineering and construction projects.
  • Compile and validate data for schedule updates, earned value reporting, and budget performance reviews.
  • Support baseline creation by gathering scope, schedule, and cost data and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Establish and maintain a regular cadence with project teams and stakeholder groups to provide ongoing support, gather requirements, and ensure consistent communication across programs.

Schedule, Baseline & Change Tracking

  • Update and maintain schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, and/or similar systems under the guidance of senior schedulers.
  • Run basic schedule analytics, including logic checks, critical path reviews, and variance summaries.
  • Support the change control process by preparing documentation, assessing preliminary schedule or cost implications, and tracking approved changes.

Budgeting, Cost Controls & Forecasting

  • Maintain project cost logs, monitor actuals, and assist with forecast updates.
  • Prepare monthly cost reports, variance explanations, and trend analyses for internal reviews.
  • Assist in identifying potential cost risks or deviations and escalate concerns to senior project controls staff and project managers.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

  • Prepare routine reporting packages including schedule updates, cost summaries, and performance dashboards.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to gather required data and validate accuracy.
  • Support proposal activities by helping compile early schedule inputs and cost estimate data when needed.

Position Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; active clearance preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or a related field.
  • 1–3 years of experience in project controls, project management, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project.
  • Basic understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, and project lifecycle concepts.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and other financial analysis tools.
  • Ability to attend on‑site meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide support, and maintain effective communication.
  • Ability to work in secure or classified environments and follow federal program compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to federal government, construction, or engineering project environments.
  • Understanding of earned value management (EVM) concepts.
  • Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (Power BI, TrackVia, etc.).
  • Interest in pursuing certifications such as PMP, AACE, or other project controls credentials.

Salary Range $100,000 - $115,000

Compensation Details:

Salary

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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