Project Controller
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onGrace Church, Federal Square, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States
About the Team
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, we reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. We are not hiring followers; we are recruiting those who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it.
The Utility Technologies Solutions team supports large-scale information technology projects for electric utility clients. This specific role is embedded within a fast-paced enterprise PMO environment, focusing on a large-scale SAP modernization program. You will be part of a project controls team dedicated to driving financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational coordination across multiple workstreams.
About the Role
This position is ideal for an early-career project professional motivated by variety and seeking a challenging environment for professional growth. As a Project Controller / Project Analyst, you will drive the execution and delivery of IT projects while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.
In this role, you will partner closely with Project Managers, Finance, vendors, and PMO leadership to ensure project financials, invoicing, reporting, and data are maintained accurately and delivered on time. You will gain exposure to large-scale SAP transformation initiatives, working with tools like SAP Ariba, Smartsheet, and advanced Excel functions to support decision-making and executive reporting. This is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team while ensuring the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
Location and Work Model
This position is based in Newark, New Jersey. Qualified candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be able to work onsite at client offices three days per week.
Hiring Process
Leidos anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date. For the most current status, please check the original posting date of May 27, 2026.
Commitment to Diversity and Security
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Securing Your Data: Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process, nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process. Leidos will only communicate with you through emails generated by the Leidos.com automated system. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report it immediately to LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Grace Church, Federal Square, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States
Newark, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleTrack and maintain project financials including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and spend analysis
- check_circleSupport monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting for stakeholders
- check_circleProcess and track vendor invoices using SAP Ariba and ensure accurate financial reconciliation
- check_circleMaintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports using Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel
- check_circleAssist with project forecasting, estimate-to-complete updates, and financial data validation
- check_circlePrepare executive-ready reports, presentations, and project summaries for leadership
- check_circleMonitor project risks, action items, and financial impacts across assigned workstreams
- check_circleSupport PMO governance processes, documentation, and reporting standards
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Business, IT, CS, MIS or related field (or additional experience)
- verified2-4 years experience in project coordination, controls, financial analysis, PMO support, or analyst roles
- verifiedHands-on experience with SAP Ariba
- verifiedExperience using Smartsheet
- verifiedStrong Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Nice to Have
Prior experience working within a large enterprise project or PMO team environment. Exposure to PMO processes, project financial controls, or enterprise governance environments. Experience working within utilities or other regulated industries. Familiarity with project budgeting, forecasting, and resource tracking concepts.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth and Wellness programscheck_circleIncome Protectioncheck_circlePaid Leavecheck_circleRetirement plans
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Sap, Sap Ariba, Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Project Financial Tracking, Variance Analysis, Pmo Support, Project Controls.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, CS, MIS or related degree (experience may substitute).
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What does a Project Controller at Chick-fil-A Restaurants do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Project Controller at Chick-fil-A Restaurants will track and maintain project financials including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and spend analysis; support monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting for stakeholders; process and track vendor invoices using sap ariba and ensure accurate financial reconciliation; and maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports using smartsheet and microsoft excel.
What are the requirements for this Project Controller role?expand_more
Chick-fil-A Restaurants is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, CS, MIS or related field (or additional experience); 2-4 years experience in project coordination, controls, financial analysis, PMO support, or analyst roles; Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba; Experience using Smartsheet; and Strong Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
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Project Controller at Chick-fil-A Restaurants is based in Grace Church, Federal Square, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Chick-fil-A Restaurants has listed this Project Controller role as hybrid.
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Project Controller at Chick-fil-A Restaurants typically requires 2–4 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Project Controller at Chick-fil-A Restaurants include Sap; Sap Ariba; Smartsheet; Microsoft Excel; Vlookup; Pivot Tables; Project Financial Tracking; and Variance Analysis.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, CS, MIS or related degree (experience may substitute).
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Project Controller at Chick-fil-A Restaurants is part of the it job category on Recrutus.