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Contract Project Controller Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Senior Project Controller

Columbia, MD · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Senior Project Controller Establish constructive close working relationships with the NPE ... Evaluate project cash flow versus planned cash flow model within contract and escalate significant ...

General information Job Posting Title Project Controller Analyst Date Tuesday, June 9, 2026 City ... This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will ...

Who We're Looking For We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Project Controller to ... contracts * Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes, financial ...

Controller

Sterling, VA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Project Accounting & Contract Financial Management * Oversee project setup, funding, labor charging, contract modifications, and project closeout. * Monitor contract funding limitations and cost ...

Controller

Sterling, VA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Project Accounting & Contract Financial Management * Oversee project setup, funding, labor charging, contract modifications, and project closeout. * Monitor contract funding limitations and cost ...

Controller - Columbia, MD * CFS is partnering with a great company to find a Controller to lead and ... Manage project and contract accounting, including billing compliance, revenue recognition, budget ...

See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through HDR's proactive project ... Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff

Job Openings >> Program Controller Program Controller Summary Title: Program Controller ID ... under contract terms and reporting requirements. * Partner with Project Managers and Campaign ...

See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through HDR's proactive project ... Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in directing the Company's accounting, financial ... Oversee project setup, indirect cost allocations, contract funding, and revenue recognition.

GovCon Controller Government Contracting Controller Location: Washington DC Metro Area Compensation ... Multi-contract and project-based accounting * M&A integration, systems conversion, or growth-stage ...

Oversee project setup, indirect cost allocations, contract funding, and revenue recognition ... Serve as acting Controller during the Controller's absence. Qualifications Required: * Bachelor ...

Oversee project setup, indirect cost allocations, contract funding, and revenue recognition ... Serve as acting Controller during the Controller's absence. Qualifications Required: * Bachelor ...

... Project Manager to ensure accurate milestone billing, revenue recognition, and timely contract ... Requirements CPA or equivalent Controller or senior accounting management experience, ideally as ...

Controller

Herndon, VA

$163K - $212K/yr

... Project Manager to ensure accurate milestone billing, revenue recognition, and timely contract ... Controller or senior accounting management experience, ideally as the person who built the function ...

With a portfolio of thousands of successful projects across the country, we are known for ... Oversee accounting for construction contracts, WIP schedules, job cost, equipment accounting ...

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How much do contract project controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract project controller in Washington is $119,412.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,800.00 and $140,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract project controller?

A Contract Project Controller is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing the financial aspects of projects within an organization, typically under a contract or temporary arrangement. Their main duties include budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and ensuring that projects stay within scope and budget. They collaborate closely with project managers and stakeholders to monitor progress, forecast financial performance, and implement financial controls. Contract Project Controllers are often hired for specific projects or periods, bringing specialized expertise to help organizations achieve their project objectives efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract project controller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Project Controller, you need strong analytical skills, financial management expertise, and a background in accounting or business, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), ERP systems (like SAP), and certifications like PMP or CPA is highly valuable. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate project tracking, cost control, and seamless coordination across teams, which are vital for project success and compliance.

What are some of the main challenges a contract project controller faces when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Contract Project Controllers often juggle several projects with varying timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. A key challenge is maintaining accurate financial tracking and reporting for each project while ensuring compliance with contract terms. Effective prioritization and clear communication with project managers and finance teams are essential to anticipate potential issues, such as budget overruns or delayed deliverables. Developing strong organizational skills and leveraging project management tools can help manage these complexities and support successful project outcomes.

What is the difference between Contract Project Controller vs Contract Project Manager?

AspectContract Project ControllerContract Project Manager
CertificationsPMI PMP, CAPM, or equivalentPMI PMP, CAPM, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentFinancial oversight, budgeting, cost controlProject planning, team leadership, execution
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, engineering, energy sectorsConstruction, IT, engineering sectors

The Contract Project Controller primarily focuses on financial management, budgeting, and cost control within projects, ensuring financial targets are met. In contrast, the Contract Project Manager oversees overall project execution, team coordination, and delivery. Both roles often require similar certifications and are used in related industries, but their core responsibilities differ, with controllers emphasizing financial oversight and managers handling project delivery.

What are the most commonly searched types of Project Controller jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Project Controller jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Contract Project Controller jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Contract Project Controller job openings:

Infographic showing various Contract Project Controller job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,412 per year, or $57.4 per hour.

Project Controller (Contract Contingent)

ProSidian Consulting

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description
ProSidian seeks a Project Controller located In Arlington, VA (or surrounding area) to support an engagement for Business Analysis and Management Support Services (BAMSS) on behalf of A Federal Government Agency.  The ProSidian Engagement includes but is not limited to Management & Operations Consulting related to non-personal service to: provide competent leadership, and highly specialized support and technical guidance for the planning, development and execution of the entire Technology development and Business Analysis and Management Support lifecycle.  Serve as a technical expert for Business Analysis and Management Support Team related activities with specialized experience in current Business Analysis and Management Support benchmarks, practices and testing methods.  
The Project Controller provides overall financial and control support to a large client contract, supporting the Program Manager and/or Site Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
2. Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
3. Participates in the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, forecasting, and variance analysis.
4. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
5. Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
6. Prepares special financial analysis and reports according to client defined frequency and schedules as well as ad hoc requests.
7. Prepares monthly estimates/actual and supporting documentation to support client accrual processes.
8. Supports the established Contract/Program status reporting processes by creating financial statements and variance analyses as needed.
9. Ensures time tracking is accurate and timely to support monthly invoice processes.
Coordinates invoice preparation, accuracy, review and signoff and facilitate adjustments as needed. Must have proficiency in the most current Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) software versions. Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written. Must have experience dealing with senior level internal and/or client personnel.
The ideal Project Controller has the appropriate skill sets, education, work experience and work quantity to successfully meet all the requirements of The ProSidian Client including all awarded TOs on behalf of The ProSidian Engagement Team.  The following are examples of what the ProSidian and The Client would consider personnel and the skills, and education and work experience that could be required in order to be successful.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
A Bachelor's Degree and or Master's Degree in either Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline with five years of experience in management of enterprise projects similar in scope or Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with eight years of experience in the management of similar projects or programs.  Good understanding of Business Analysis and Management Support frameworks including Six Sigma, PMMP, ITGC, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, FISMA, A123, ISO 27000, SOX 404 and CFOA.
Project Controller shall have the ability to provide guidance and direction for multiple enterprise programs in implementing business process development, business re- engineering, and strategic business projects. 
Project Controller shall have the capability to manage programs of high complexity and to direct the completion of multiple projects within estimated timeframes and resource constraints. 
Versatile team leader and team player with good communication, program/project management, Business Analysis and Management Support and Software Development Life Cycle, process/procedure, documentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify best practices, effect re-engineering, change management, business management techniques, continuous process improvement, root cause analysis, IT-planning, develop/recommend IT performance-based metrics, and organizational development activity. 
Possesses the ability to assess and apply multiple organizational, and management improvement techniques in a government environment.  Ensures all work products are complete, accurate and conform to Federal Government Agency standard. 
KEY PERSONNEL:  The Project Controller should possess the professional ability to serve as a key personnel engagement team member.  Personnel specified as Key Personnel are considered to be essential to the work ProSidian performs.  Prior to diverting any key personnel to other programs, ProSidian makes special efforts to notify Engagement Team Leads and Client Representatives reasonably in advance with appropriate justification, including proposed substitutions or replacements, in sufficient detail to permit The Client to evaluate the impact on the work ProSidian is obligated to perform.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES
* Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
* Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
* Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
* Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
* Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
* Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
* Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
* Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
* Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
* Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
* Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
* Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
* Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:
* Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
* Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis the employee can contribute up to $18k.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. Immediate 100% vesting of both your contribution and the ProSidian matching contribution. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match: 4% of pay for participants who defer at least 5% of their pay.  The Basic Match is structured as follows:  100% of the first 3% of pay that is contributed; and 50% of the next 2% of pay that is contributed.
* Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
* Pre-Tax Payment Programs:  Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
* Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
* Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
* Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
* ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
* Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
* Flexible Spending Account:  Pending
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply
ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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