Project Control Analyst

AVER is seeking a Project Control Analyst to transform complex, high-volume data into actionable insights for leadership and clients. This role involves full-cycle data analysis, trend identification, forecasting, and process improvement. The analyst will present critical findings, manage report quality using Power BI/Tableau and Excel, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure data governance. Key responsibilities also include overseeing program/project control functions like cost/schedule baseline maintenance, EAC/ETC updates, and detailed variance reporting for federal contracts.

Must Have

• Manage end-to-end analysis of large, multifaceted datasets.
• Uncover patterns, correlations, and predictive trends using advanced statistical methods.
• Translate data insights into practical recommendations for process improvement.
• Present critical findings, risks, and opportunities to senior management and clients.
• Design, generate, and improve reports, dashboards, and client deliverables using Power BI/Tableau and advanced Excel.
• Partner with management and client teams to align analytics with business goals.
• Maintain and enforce best practices for data hygiene, documentation, and version control using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Oversee program/project control functions including cost/schedule baseline, EAC/ETC, variance reporting, and funds tracking.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics with complex datasets.
• Experience in program controls on large-scale federal contracts.
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Proven ability to present to client leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements through data-driven recommendations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (Public Trust) and U.S. citizenship.

Good to Have

• Experience supporting Federal Government clients.
• Analyzing and reporting on mission-critical data.
• Knowledge of predictive modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of automation techniques.

Description

AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past 5 plus years with much of our work focused on Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization and Biometrics. AVER is seeking a seasoned Project Control Analyst with hands-on experience transforming complex, high-volume data into clear, actionable insights that drive decision-making and process optimization. You will serve as a trusted partner to leadership and clients, delivering rigorous analysis, compelling presentations, and polished reports that influence strategy and performance. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.

Responsibilities Include:

• Full-cycle data analysis expertise to independently manage end-to-end analysis of large, multifaceted datasets from multiple sources, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and relevance
• Trend Identification & Forecasting experience to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and predictive trends using advanced statistical methods and visualization techniques.
• Process Improvement and ability to translate data insights into practical recommendations that streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance outcomes
• Confidently present critical findings, risks, and opportunities to senior management and external clients, distilling complexity into concise, impactful narratives, comfortable briefing executive leaders and senior government stakeholders
• Maintain report and deliverable quality control excellence with experience designing, generating, and continuously improving reports, dashboards, and client deliverables using Power BI/ Tableau and Excel (advanced)
• Cross-functional collaboration and ability to partner closely with the AVER management team and client teams to align analytics with mission and business goals.
• Data governance and quality first approach to maintain and enforce best practices for data hygiene, documentation, and version control utilizing key team repositories within Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Oversee several program/ project control functions including maintenance of the cost/schedule baseline, monthly EAC/ETC updates, detailed variance and quality reporting, funds tracking, and preparation of key contract deliverables and reports (i.e., Monthly Progress Report and Monthly Meeting)

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, business or a related field preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in data analytics working with complex, disparate datasets in fast-paced environments
• Experience with data retention and maintenance operations for mission-critical enterprise repositories and systems, consistently delivering granular reporting to improve decision making and accuracy
• Experience in program controls on large-scale federal contracts managing large datasets
• Demonstrated expertise in cost/schedule baseline management, variance analysis, detailed financial reporting, and data retention/compliance across blended contract types
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel (for data manipulation, formula development and analysis), collaboration platforms (i.e., Microsoft Teams and SharePoint) and visualization platforms (i.e., Power BI and Tableau)
• Proven ability to present to client leadership audiences and external clients with clarity and influence
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements through data-driven recommendations
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail—able to manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Strong collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in supporting Federal Government clients, as well as analyzing and reporting on mission critical data
• Knowledge of predictive modeling and automation techniques

Security Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (Public Trust)
• This role supports a government agency which requires U.S. citizenship

About Us:

AVER, LLC is a Data & Digital Transformation company that delivers exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions to enable Government mission success. We provide customers with specialized technical skills and deep subject matter expertise focused on Homeland Security, Biometrics, Law Enforcement and Healthcare domains to meet the complex mission challenges today and tomorrow. We are a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to provide a customer-centric experience building trusted partnerships with our clients and people.

AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled