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Project Controls Analyst, Director

Acentra Health
paid time off
United States, Virginia, McLean
1600 Tysons Boulevard Suite 1000 (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2025
Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.


Job Summary and Responsibilities

Acentra Health is looking for a Project Control Analyst Director to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The role serves as a strategic business partner to the Business Line SVP, leading financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This position oversees and mentors a team of Program Finance staff, ensuring comprehensive financial coverage across all programs within the business line.

The individual will also manage financial performance for select contracts, performing detailed program finance functions-from budget development and cost monitoring to financial reporting and change control documentation

Responsibilities:

  • Business Partner to Business Line SVP
  • Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and reporting for Business Line
  • Manages and Mentors Program Finance staff assigned to programs within Business Line
  • Develops assignments for Program Finance team to ensure full coverage of programs within Business Line
  • Will need to perform Program Finance role on a certain number of contracts within the Business Line. These include:
    • Develops project baseline budgets, analyzes project risks, and provides analytical support to Project Managers.
    • Monitors project progress to compare actual versus baseline resource usage and analyze project cost variances.
    • Support Project Managers in performing specialized analyses of corrective action plans to determine the most effective means of addressing potential problems.
    • Prepares documentation in accordance with corporate guidelines for project financial review and approval.
    • Prepares documentation in support of the change control process and internal governance meetings throughout the project life cycle. Performs cost analysis, cost estimating, cost management, cost control, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Provides update at operations meetings on project financials, schedule status, issues, and concerns; keeps project managers informed of emerging issues as they arise.
    • Identifies and assists with change management process on projects.
    • Monitors close out documentation requirements and reviews final cost report and final schedule for close out and benchmarking purposes.
    • Provides reports on pipeline, backlog, project status, and staff planning. Prepares cash flow forecasting and analysis.
    • Assist management with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (accounting or finance highly preferred)
  • 6+ years of experience in financial modelling and/or project controls
  • Must have Federal Government Contracting experience
  • Previous managerial experience
  • Background in application software or good understanding of the system development lifecycle and environment is a plus
  • Complete understanding of accrual processes, invoice review and validation are required
  • Experience developing and presenting budget and status reporting as well as the ability to present information to senior management
  • Must be proficient with Excel
  • Knowledge of revenue recognition methodologies
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Deltek Costpoint
  • Oracle EPM
  • Government contracting

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at https://careers.acentra.com/jobs

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation

The pay for this position is listed below.

"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."


Pay Range

USD $121,040.00 - USD $151,300.00 /Yr.
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