25-2197 : Project Control Specialist - Linthicum, MD

Project Control Specialist

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we've served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets. At our very core, we're a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You'll Do

The Project Control Specialist will support the Budget and Finance Team in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and transparency. This role includes monitoring contracts and deliverables, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial reports, and reconciling financial management systems. The specialist will play a key role in budget preparation, variance analysis, APD documentation, and year-end closing activities to maintain the organization's fiscal integrity.

Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To :

• Budget Preparation & Monitoring
• Develop and update budget proposals, forecasts, and justifications for operational and capital expenditures.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to support effective resource allocation.
• Review historical spending trends and adjust financial projections accordingly.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather and validate financial data.
• Draft clear and comprehensive budget notes that explain financial allocations, variances, and funding adjustments.
• Prepare appendices for Advanced Planning Document (APD) updates, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding guidelines.
• Track expenditures against approved budgets, identify deviations, and recommend adjustments.
• Assist with mid-year budget reviews and reallocations.
• Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Process vendor invoices, reimbursements, and payments in a timely and compliant manner.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and contracts, addressing discrepancies.
• Generate invoices, track payments, and monitor outstanding balances.
• Reconcile revenue transactions and deposits, ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
• Provide timely support to vendors and internal stakeholders regarding billing and payments.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual expenditures.
• Provide financial insights, recommendations, and forecasts to support decision-making.
• Assist with cash flow management and long-term financial planning.
• Financial Management Information System (FMIS) Reconciliation
• Review and reconcile FMIS transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Ensure all financial documentation aligns with policies, procedures, and audit standards.
• Year-End Closing & Audits
• Prepare adjusting entries and accruals for accurate financial reporting.
• Verify outstanding obligations and receivables with departments.
• Support financial audits, ensuring compliance with closing procedures.
• Generate final year-end financial statements and stakeholder reports.

What You'll Need

Set Yourself Apart With

Equal Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources. Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.