{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e596e6fe59243d06bcced7bf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e596e6fe59243d06bcced7bf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e596e6fe59243d06bcced7bf","title":"Program Controls Specialist","description":"In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!\n\nAt Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.\n\nJob Description:\nParsons is looking for a talented Program Controls Specialist to join our team! In this role you will join a dedicated team of Program Controls analysts in the Cyber Warfare Program Directorate, owning the planning, tracking, and reporting that keep cost, schedule and performance aligned. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll transform detailed financial and schedule data into clear, actionable insights that drive timely decisions and course corrections.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nFinancial planning and budgeting by developing cost estimates, creating budgets, and maintaining spend plans and Estimate to Completes (ETCs)\nCost Control & Tracking through monitoring of project expenses, tracking costs, and financial analysis to ensure projects stay within budget.\nForecasting and reporting, generating reports, and preparing financial deliverables.\nPerform a variety of project control assignments requiring the application of basic cost control techniques and analyses.\nAssists in developing and implementing cost control support for multiple projects and contract types (such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M)\nAssist the Program Manager with specialized reports, providing cost report information and analysis, and review of procurement requisitions for funding and cost coding.\nWork in applications such as with Costpoint, Oracle, CER, TESS and any other project controls-specific tools (such as dashboards) to assist with these efforts.\nManage sub-contractor requirements and invoicing cycles.\nPerforms other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\n4-year degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (or equivalent experience) and minimum of 3 - 5 years of related work experience.\nA dedication to ensuring accurate accounting and cost forecasting.\nExperience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word.\nAbility to prioritize tasks and work on multiple items at once\nAbility to work both independently and as part of a team.\nDemonstrated strong analytical skills and attention to detail.\n\nWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:\nExperience in dealing with various types of contracts is desired. (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and time and material).\nBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (or equivalent experience)\nWorking knowledge of ERP Systems (Deltek Costpoint, Oracle).\nStrong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration (Program Mangers, Contracts, Operations)\nSecurity Clearance Requirement:\nNone\nThis position is part of our Corporate team.\nFor over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.\nSalary Range: $30.58 - $53.51\nWe value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!\nThis position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.\nParsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.\nWe truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!\nParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.\n\nCOMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS\n\nFinancial Wellness\n\nWe care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.\nWork Life Harmony\n\nBalance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.\nCareer Development\n\nWe are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.\n\nVeteran Support\n\nWe provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.\nMind & Body\n\nAt Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.\nHealth\n\nHealth is not a one size fits all. 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Imagine Next!\n\nAt Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.\n\nJob Description:\nParsons is looking for a talented Program Controls Specialist to join our team! In this role you will join a dedicated team of Program Controls analysts in the Cyber Warfare Program Directorate, owning the planning, tracking, and reporting that keep cost, schedule and performance aligned. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll transform detailed financial and schedule data into clear, actionable insights that drive timely decisions and course corrections.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nFinancial planning and budgeting by developing cost estimates, creating budgets, and maintaining spend plans and Estimate to Completes (ETCs)\nCost Control & Tracking through monitoring of project expenses, tracking costs, and financial analysis to ensure projects stay within budget.\nForecasting and reporting, generating reports, and preparing financial deliverables.\nPerform a variety of project control assignments requiring the application of basic cost control techniques and analyses.\nAssists in developing and implementing cost control support for multiple projects and contract types (such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M)\nAssist the Program Manager with specialized reports, providing cost report information and analysis, and review of procurement requisitions for funding and cost coding.\nWork in applications such as with Costpoint, Oracle, CER, TESS and any other project controls-specific tools (such as dashboards) to assist with these efforts.\nManage sub-contractor requirements and invoicing cycles.\nPerforms other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\n4-year degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (or equivalent experience) and minimum of 3 - 5 years of related work experience.\nA dedication to ensuring accurate accounting and cost forecasting.\nExperience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word.\nAbility to prioritize tasks and work on multiple items at once\nAbility to work both independently and as part of a team.\nDemonstrated strong analytical skills and attention to detail.\n\nWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:\nExperience in dealing with various types of contracts is desired. (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and time and material).\nBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (or equivalent experience)\nWorking knowledge of ERP Systems (Deltek Costpoint, Oracle).\nStrong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration (Program Mangers, Contracts, Operations)\nSecurity Clearance Requirement:\nNone\nThis position is part of our Corporate team.\nFor over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.\nSalary Range: $30.58 - $53.51\nWe value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!\nThis position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.\nParsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.\nWe truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!\nParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.\n\nCOMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS\n\nFinancial Wellness\n\nWe care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.\nWork Life Harmony\n\nBalance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.\nCareer Development\n\nWe are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.\n\nVeteran Support\n\nWe provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.\nMind & Body\n\nAt Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.\nHealth\n\nHealth is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.","datePosted":"2026-08-07T10:59:24.159Z","dateModified":"2026-08-07T10:59:24.159Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Parsons","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e596e6fe59243d06bcced7bf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e596e6fe59243d06bcced7bf"}}