Project Controller Analyst

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale. This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required. The Project Control Analyst provides program and project control support across the contract. This role supports onboarding coordination, security clearance processing, financial and performance reporting, documentation management, and contract deliverables tracking to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS015, P3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide project control and business support services in support of the program - Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including coordination with security, HR, and program stakeholders - Assist with security clearance and suitability processing, ensuring required documentation is complete and compliant with agency policies - Support financial reporting and tracking, including labor reconciliation, cost monitoring, and internal program reporting - Maintain and update program documentation, trackers, and contract deliverables in accordance with contract requirements - Support preparation and submission of contractual deliverables and status reports to ensure compliance with contract. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required. - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience consistent with GSA MAS labor category guidance - 3+ years of experience providing business operations, project control, or program support services - Demonstrated experience providing business operations or project control support for programs or projects - Experience supporting onboarding and offboarding activities, including coordination with HR and program stakeholders - Experience assisting with security clearance or suitability documentation for federal programs - Ability to support financial tracking, reporting and analytics, including labor hours, cost monitoring, financial forecasting or internal program reports - Experience leading budget and forecasting preparation and analysis - Significant experience in data analysis including Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization tools - Experience designing and implementing business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls - Experience maintaining program documentation, trackers, and contract deliverables in accordance with defined requirements - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail- - Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills for coordinating across program, finance, and back