Rachel Janitell
Summary
Project Control Finance Specialist with extensive experience driving financial performance for large-scale government initiatives. Expertise includes leading integrated master schedule development, implementing cost control systems, and conducting variance analysis to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and enhance financial oversight across multi-year funding cycles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Systems Analyst
Parsons Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2015 - Current
- Led IMS development and updates to improve schedule visibility, coordination, and execution across cross-functional teams
- Developed and maintained Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) incorporating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), logic ties, and critical path analysis to support program control and forecasting
- Presented project status, key milestones, and schedule risks during monthly schedule review meetings with senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making
- Consolidated program-level inputs for POM submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational and government requirements
- Analyzed funding requirements, program schedules, and resource allocations for POM planning activities, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities across the FYDP
- Managed Excel-based financial models to track funded/unfunded program dollars and burn rates, providing long-range forecasts to enhance financial oversight across the FYDP
- Performed budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify cost overruns and implement corrective actions to meet financial targets
- Supported Congressional funding tasks by compiling, validating, and analyzing program financial data for funding justification and execution tracking
- Participated in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), evaluating contractor EVMS compliance and schedule integrity
- Earned multiple performance awards for sustained excellence in supporting mission-critical objectives and delivering results under tight deadlines
Financial Analyst II
Honeywell Aerospace
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Executed financial planning and analysis for programs exceeding $40M, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Created Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) to accurately forecast project financial performance, enabling proactive management
- Analyzed cost and schedule performance using EVMS, identifying risks and proposing corrective actions to enhance project outcomes
- Performed month-end close activities, including financial reports, accruals, reconciliations, subcontractor billing, and vendor invoice processing to project teams and leadership
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
Control Account Manager
Honeywell Aerospace
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Managed cost, schedule, and performance for projects with annual budgets exceeding $30M
- Developed and maintained resource-loaded schedules, including critical path and cost elements
- Produced monthly variance analysis reports (VARs) and monitored earned value metrics to provide insights for project performance
- Built and maintained Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to ensure accurate cost tracking
- Supported annual budget planning and government reporting with detailed financial forecasts
- Created dashboards and reports to track burn rates, enhancing financial visibility for stakeholders
- Strengthened customer relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery of project milestones
Branch Associate
BBVA Compass Bank
Fort Collins, CO
05.2010 - 04.2011
- Provided exceptional customer service, surpassing referral goals
- Processed financial transactions accurately, ensuring compliance with banking policies
- Conducted internal audits to enhance branch performance initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance & Real Estate
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Project cost control
- Earned value management
- Cost schedule integration
- Risk mitigation
- Work breakdown structures
- Financial reporting
- Data visualization
- ERP and financial tools
- Deltek Cobra and Winsight
- System integration
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
Additional Qualifications
- Active Security Clearance (Top Secret)
- Bloomberg Certification
Timeline
Senior Systems Analyst
Parsons Corporation
11.2015 - Current
Financial Analyst II
Honeywell Aerospace
06.2014 - 11.2015
Control Account Manager
Honeywell Aerospace
10.2011 - 06.2014
Branch Associate
BBVA Compass Bank
05.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance & Real Estate
Colorado State University