HydroGeoLogic, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Project Controller III
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expHydroGeoLogic, Inc. is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through innovative solutions in environmental challenges. The Project Controller III will drive financial and schedule performance across government contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining compliance with federal regulations.
Environmental EngineeringIndustrialSustainabilityWater
Responsibilities
Own project financial performance from award through closeout, with full accountability for cost, revenue, and margin outcomes
Develop, maintain, and aggressively manage project budgets, forecasts, and estimates at completion (EACs) using Workday Adaptive Planning
Lead rolling forecasts and reforecast cycles in Workday Adaptive, ensuring alignment between project-level assumptions and corporate financial targets
Identify cost overruns, margin erosion, and funding risks early; drive corrective actions immediately
Perform detailed variance analysis (cost, revenue, labor, subcontractors, ODCs) and clearly communicate impacts to leadership
Enforce disciplined financial controls across projects, including charge codes, labor management, and accruals
Support indirect rate management and evaluate impacts of rate changes on project performance
Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition, and cash flow in accordance with contract terms
Prepare financial reports and dashboards from Workday Adaptive and ERP systems with clear, actionable insights
Partner with Project Managers to develop and maintain realistic but strategic project schedules
Monitor schedule performance and resource utilization to identify slippage and productivity issues
Analyze schedule impacts to cost and funding; proactively recommend mitigation strategies
Support earned value management (EVM) and other performance measurement techniques, as applicable
Hold project teams accountable to schedule milestones and financial commitments
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, contract terms, and company policies
Support audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA) by maintaining accurate documentation and financial records
Assist with transition planning from bid to execution
Support contract modifications, funding changes, and closeout activities
Support development of risk and fee profiles
Assist Project Manager with annual budget preparation and periodic forecast updates. Interface with Project Managers in compiling revenue and direct cost projections for projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
10+ years of project control or financial management experience in government contracting. An advanced degree may lower the required years of experience needed
Hands-on experience using Workday Adaptive Planning for project forecasting and financial modeling
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost-reimbursable, T&M, and fixed-price contracts
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Advanced Excel skills; experience with project accounting and ERP systems
Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions, enforce discipline, and drive results
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with senior leadership
Preferred
Experience with earned value management (EVM)
Experience supporting federal environmental, engineering, or professional services contracts
Prior involvement in DCAA/DCMA audits
Company
HydroGeoLogic, Inc.
HydroGeoLogic, Inc.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michele Rambo
Chief Financial Officer
Lindsay Wilson
Talent Acquisition Partner III
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