Job Description

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8 (a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the Dawson "Ohana", you will be provided a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about DAWSON and our benefits programs, please visit www.dawson8a.com 

SUMMARY: 

Project Controls II is responsible for interpreting assigned contracts, project setup and maintenance in the Company’s ERP system, and monthly project billing. Setup of project cost and revenue forecast in Company’s ERP system with monthly review, update, and analysis of project performance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a team environment with technical, financial, and management staff with the objective of tracking and controlling all contract financial activity.
• Setup and maintain projects and work break-down structures in the Project module of the Company’s ERP system. Set up labor categories and prevailing wage tables and provide employee access for direct charging to projects.
• Interact with project management to establish and maintain cost and revenue budgets, and forecasts to generate project EAC and ETC’s.
• Monthly analysis of actual incurred cost and profit margins identifying any variances and “at risk” spending. Provide clear, timely and accurate reporting to project management team on financial status of contracts of varying type, size, and complexity.
• Produce schedules for multiple concurrent projects; Develop, implement, and manage reporting data to maintain valuable program controls reports and data for multiple concurring projects.
• Development of multiple reports to mitigate project/scheduling risks to include scheduling reports, cost reports, case flow reports and forecasts.
• Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document controls.
• Identify, oversee and mitigate risk.
• Responsible for project management reporting.
• Respond to financial inquiries on contract value, contract modifications, funding, revenue, costing, hours, open commitments, and billing issues.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices for all assigned contracts, including government final and quick close-out invoices, and other supporting documents.
• Work with Project Management team and finance/accounting department to review project and cost containment, and on collections of outstanding Accounts Receivables.
• Monthly review of calculated revenue for anomalies and make appropriate adjustments.
• Analyzes and prepares monthly reconciliations of unbilled/WIP adjustments.
• Review subcontractor agreements and track subcontractor status and open commitments for preparations of monthly accruals.
• Review and provide appropriate coding to Accounts Payable for subcontractor and other vendor invoices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) in accounting, finance, or business from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office products with basic skill level in Excel; Jamis or other ERP systems; and SharePoint
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of progressive professional cost accounting and project control experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor.
• Relevant project controls experience from initial project development through completion including: scheduling; cost estimating; cost analysis, risk analysis/assessment; stakeholder engagement and performance analysis required.
• Must have solid understanding of government cost accounting principles, and a complete and thorough knowledge of cost accounting practices to include: GAAP, CAS, and FAR.
• Experience with DoD (DCAA/DCMA) compliance preferred.
• Must possess: the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems; excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings; excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including management; the ability to contribute to the development of new processes or systems and communicate new concepts.
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as necessary.
• Possess excellent organizational skills; excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and presentation; must be able to clearly and effectively articulate complex business information to all levels of employees, contractors and clients.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision

DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration. DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.