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Project Control Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Jan 14, 2026
As a Project Control Specialist with MTSI, you will act as key support to program leadership on one or more of the National Security Division's (NSD) programs.Primary duties will aim to ensure program execution aligns with budget, forecasting, and deliverable requirements.This role requires expertise in project control as well as knowledge of the entire program lifecycle, as the Project Control Specialist works collaboratively across cross-functional areas to ensure execution excellence and program success for all stakeholders. You will be a great fit for this role if you: Communicate effectively Possess strong customer service skills Enjoy using analysis to answer questions, find and solve problems, and meet goals Exhibit cross-functional teamwork Work effectively both independently and with a team Adapt well to changing conditions Demonstrate a strong continuous improvement focus Responsibilities: Oversee financial control, cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting for complex programs. Prepare, track, and analyze program financial reports, ensuring accurate documentation and visibility for stakeholders. Collaborate with contracts management teams to ensure compliance with government regulations, including FAR/DFARS and other applicable guidelines. Monitor the program's funding profile, expenditures, and status in alignment with contract and performance objectives. Provide actionable insights to program leadership regarding risks, cost variances, and opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies. Participate in program reviews, audits, and customer deliverables, ensuring accountability and alignment with program goals. Develop and deliver briefing materials on program performance metrics to senior leadership and government customers. Act as the financial and contractual point of contact for cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and transparency. Required Qualifications: 2 years directly related professional experience Past work with multiple contract types (Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Firm Fixed Price) Experience reviewing and approving vendor invoices for accuracy and ensuring information is booked into the system accordingly Proficiency tracking bill holds and accruals to closure across billing cycles Experience calculating and providing accrual data General understanding of the FAR Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or similar tool Microsoft Excel experience - Intermediate or higher Excellent communication and collaboration skills Desired Qualifications 5+ years directly related professional experience Past work with large subcontractor teams Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint and Business Intelligence Experience with Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, especially in Deltek Costpoint Working knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Math from an accredited college or university Additional Notes: Place of work is Huntsville, AL.Work is remote/hybrid.You may be required to travel periodically, less than 10%. Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.