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Project Controls SpecialistDescriptionAGS, an Akima Company , specializes in compliant,innovative, and efficient detention management, health services, and recordsand document management services. AGS safeguards some of the most demandingmissions facing key federal agencies including the Department of HomelandSecurity and the U.S. Air Force. We offer rewarding and challenging roles aswell as competitive benefits packages and opportunity for career growth. As anAlaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our14,300 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circlefor more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life andcontributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challengingenvironment.Job Summary:Assist ProjectManager to overseefinancialand performance; planning, tracking, and reporting for the ICE Florence Service Processing andTransportation programs located in Florence, Arizona. financialand performance; planning, tracking, and reporting for theICE Florence Service Processing andTransportation programs located in Florence, Arizona.Project Control Specialist, assist ProjectManager overseeing financial project operations for a detention services contractin Florence, AZ for Department of Homeland Security – Immigration CustomsEnforcement. This position is responsible and accountable for reviewing accounting,financial, contracts and vendor administration, and financial performancereporting aspects of the contract. The candidate is responsible for effectivelycommunicating with company management, the project team, and works side-by-sideto achieve successful project deliverables within the budget and costconstraints of the contract.Responsibilities:Understands contract pricing models and billing procedures.
Effective liaise and establishes relationship with client on contract operations.
Tracks, prepares and submits project funding update requests to corporate headquarters when contract modifications are received.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree inAccounting or Business-related field preferred
Ability to workindependently, self-motivated, proactive
Track record ofdelivering well-organized and accurate work
Strong written andverbal communication skills
Proven ability to workwell with accounting, contracts, and project personnel to accomplish tasks
5 years finance and accounting professional work experience in corrections or detention operations, federal contracting, or similar environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Familiar with other MS Office Suite offerings (MS Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint)
Familiarity or proficiency with Cost Point, Cognos and Deltek T&E application a plus
Independent, self-starter who is comfortable managing within a distributed office environment.
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task several critical actions simultaneously.
Ability to work successfully with difficult people.
Ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress.
Experience with corrections or detention billing/accounting is desired.
Prior management/supervisory experience. Clearance requirements:
Applicants selected will be subject to background checks and government security investigations; and must obtain/maintain eligibility requirements.
Applicants must be a US Citizen or a Lawfully Admitted Permanent Resident (residing in the U.S. for the past 5 years).
Desired Qualifications:5 or more years’ experience providing project accounting support for services contracts for Government customers, including experience performing unbilled analysis and monthly accrual calculations
Theduties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover thenature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to thisposition.This is not intended to be acomplete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.Subject to the terms of an applicablecollective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right tomodify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.We wish to thank all applicants for theirinterest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidatesselected for interviews will be contacted.We are anequal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration foremployment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin,gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteranstatus, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibitedby law.We arecommitted to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodationsto applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physicaland/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and needspecial accommodations to use our website to apply for a position pleasecontact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053.Reasonable accommodation requests areconsidered on a case-by-case basis.Thededicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individualswith disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open positionusing our website.Please donot use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status ofyour job application.In orderfor our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply online. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless youhave a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the onlineapplication.Job: Security, Intelligence & Defense AnalysisPrimary Location: US-AZ-FlorenceShift: VariableReq ID: AGS01070
