Project Setup & Controls Analyst

Copper River Shared Services is searching for a skilled Project Setup & Controls Analyst to join in support of our family of companies. In this role, you will oversee project set-up and the ongoing management of Deltek direct projects. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a dynamic and expanding team that collaborates across multiple departments and plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and oversight. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical abilities and organizational expertise.

 Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Collaborate with program managers and the contracts department to establish projects in Costpoint and implement modifications as necessary.
• Oversee the internal approval workflow, ensuring the timely completion of project setup tickets.
• Provide project support for various contract types, including Fixed Price (FP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time & Materials (T&M), and Hybrid contracts.
• Work closely with Project Control, Program Managers, Contracts, and the accounting team to ensure project setup configurations align with billing, revenue recognition, and reporting requirements, as well as company policies.
• Analyze and interpret contractual requirements to ensure accurate Costpoint setup.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings for new awards, option years, and other significant changes as required.
• Maintain up-to-date contract setup and modification documentation, ensuring it is properly stored in Costpoint.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field

• Experience:

  • 2-3 years practical experience with Deltek Costpoint including project setup

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proven ability to excel in fast paced, customer-focused, and collaborative team environment
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a clear, friendly, professional, and proactive style.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formula creation

Position Pay Range$80,000—$95,000 USD

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.