How to hire a senior project control analyst

How to hire a senior project control analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior project control analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior project control analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior project control analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the senior project control analyst you need to hire. Certain senior project control analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A senior project control analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior project control analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents senior project control analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Senior Project Control Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Project Control Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$31-55
   Accounting Supervisor	Account supervisors are in charge of the accounting and financial operations within an organization's accounting department. They supervise the account team and provide feedback about their performance and recommend improvements when necessary... Show more	$24-44
   Tax Accountant	A tax accountant is a professional who works with clients to produce tax return documents that follow tax laws and regulations while keeping them updated on their return information. Tax accountants must determine tax strategies for their clients that may minimize or eliminate tax payments while arranging audits with taxation authorities... Show more	$21-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Controls
   • Project Management
   • WBS
   • Variance Analysis
   • Microsoft Project
   • Risk Management
   • Management System
   • Risk Assessments
   • Deltek Costpoint
   • Earned Value Management
   • Primavera
   • EAC
   • Work Breakdown Structure
   • Critical Path

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage implementation of specify HVAC / mechanical projects specializing in BACNET and LonWorks base control components for building automation.
   • Provide project control for multiple DOD contracts.
   • Establish and maintain project WBS including revenue and billing formulas.
   • Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) and maintain cost and schedule performance.
   • Execute month-end accounting functions including project accruals, journal corrections and status updates.
   • Assist with establishing a change request process and co-facilitate setting up the change request log on Sharepoint.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior project control analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior project control analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior project control analysts' average salary in north dakota is 40% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior project control analysts 43% less than senior-level senior project control analysts.
   • Certifications. A senior project control analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior project control analyst's salary.

   Average senior project control analyst salary

   $87,448yearly

   $42.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior project control analyst salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average senior project control analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Texas	$107,757	$52
   2	California	$104,783	$50
   3	New York	$98,709	$47
   4	Massachusetts	$98,696	$47
   5	Oregon	$96,892	$47
   6	Maryland	$95,881	$46
   7	Virginia	$92,030	$44
   8	Colorado	$89,315	$43
   9	Iowa	$88,032	$42
   10	Georgia	$86,706	$42
   11	Kansas	$77,918	$37
   12	Arizona	$77,141	$37

   Average senior project control analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$109,645	$52.71
   2	Portland General Electric	$101,789	$48.94	10
   3	Intel	$96,573	$46.43
   4	Pacific Gas and Electric	$95,105	$45.72
   5	Dexcom	$91,638	$44.06	1
   6	Creative Financial Staffing	$91,401	$43.94
   7	San Diego International Airport	$91,378	$43.93
   8	The Aerospace Corporation	$91,252	$43.87	4
   9	IDR	$90,482	$43.50
   10	Zenetex	$90,044	$43.29
   11	Power International Holding	$89,199	$42.88	4
   12	Ball	$87,859	$42.24	3
   13	WorleyParsons	$87,535	$42.08	4
   14	MODEC International, Inc.	$87,332	$41.99
   15	ENGIE North America	$87,332	$41.99	6
   16	California State Association of Counties	$87,322	$41.98	3
   17	Brava	$87,285	$41.96	1
   18	System One	$86,839	$41.75	43
   19	National Grid plc	$85,455	$41.08	1
   20	Matrix Service Company	$84,463	$40.61	14

4. Writing a senior project control analyst job description

   A senior project control analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a senior project control analyst job description:

   Senior project control analyst job description example

   LEIDOS is currently searching for an experienced Senior EVMS Analyst / Project Control professional to support the DHMSM Program a highly visible $4.3B single award IDIQ vehicle that provides support to the Defense Health Agency.
   *** This is a REMOTE role. Compensation: $145K - 165/K
   
   Primary Responsibilities
   
   The Senior EVMS Analyst / Project Control professional will work with oversight by the Project Control Manager and EVMS Lead, and will support project team members in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. This position requires hands-on leadership in the development, maintenance, and/or tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) and related dictionaries, the Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), Control Accounts, Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), change management process, work authorization process, material control, cost collection, technical performance, integrated reporting, forecasting Estimates at Completion (EACs), and implementing corrective actions.
   
   Key responsibilities include: Setup and maintenance of projects in Deltek Cobra, processing baseline change requests (BCRs), generating IPMRs (Formats 1 - 5 and 7), maintaining contract budget baseline (CBB) log, setting up and maintaining projects in Winsight, calculating best case/most likely/worst case EACs, completing comprehensive EACs (CEACs), supporting and/or leading integrated baseline reviews (IBRs), and supporting joint surveillance reviews (JSRs) with DCMA. This individual will work independently while contributing to the team through reporting, analyzing, estimating, and auditing. Responsibilities will include preparation of written and verbal reports to program team and management regarding program performance. The successful candidate will learn LEIDOS's EVMS and use the material as the foundation to successfully implement the system within the management framework on the program. Coordinate EVM analyses, developing processes and standards for collecting, tracking, analyzing, and disseminating cost and schedule data; performing schedule risk analyses; generating comprehensive at-completion cost estimates; and preparing formal reports and briefs. Ensure adequate processes are in place to assess contractor's EVM systems compliance so data is accurate, reliable, and timely. Develop, implement, and utilize assessment techniques to ensure EVM-related services and work products are of good quality, timely, and responsive to program needs.
   
   Basic Qualifications
   Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 8+ years of related experience, 12+ years preferred. US Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance. Government contract requirement.Requires a broad knowledge of this field and the ability to complete difficult assignments.Individual must have demonstrated ability to effectively perform on EVM projects. Requires an understanding of cost and schedule development and controls. Ability to analyze problems for root cause and identify corrective actions.Accurate written and verbal communication skills to carry out and understand assignments, and/or convey or exchange routine information. Ability to work independently and as key member of a team.Strong background working with multiple contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Incentive (FPI), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and hybrid contracts. Requires strong Excel skills. Power Query and scheduling preferred.
   
   Tool Knowledge
   Microsoft Excel (Expert Level) Deltek Cobra (Advanced Level) Microsoft ProjectwInsight
   
   Required Process Knowledge & Skills
   Earned Value Systems/Process/ToolsReporting (Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR)
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting PrincipalsKnowledge of Power QueryScheduling
   
   Pay Range:
   Pay Range $90,350.00 - $139,000.00 - $187,650.00
   
   The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior project control analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior project control analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit senior project control analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior project control analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior project control analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior project control analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new senior project control analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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