Principal Project Control Specialist / Principal Business Analyst (Project Controls Estimating)
Principal Project Control Specialist / Principal Business Analyst (Project Controls Estimating)
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Project Control Specialist / Principal Business Analyst (Project Controls Estimating) to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken SC.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the organization development implementation maintenance and accountability of total project controls financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning scheduling financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
- Work under very limited supervision performs project controls activities prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.
- Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselinesmilestone schedules work breakdown structures spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities including equipment manpower and funding
- Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in theapplication of controls including the development of advanced system applications
- Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex multi-projectintegrated area project analysis and problem correction
- Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings
- Develops and implements a basic changemanagement system for engineering and construction assigned work scope
- Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicate the reasons forthe issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management
- Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
- Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to thecontrol of the clients business unit.
- Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysisstatistical analysis scenario analysis etc. to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
- Develop costing rates explain costing rates for the budget process maintain rates in PeopleSoft andanalyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools)
- Performs extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and executeappropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financialcontrols; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity
- Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems develop test plans andscenarios incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications overseeimplementation of project and monitor system effectiveness
- Initiate and direct special studies develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for managementand translate the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans
- Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses forecasts and spend plans
- Assemble analyze interpret information and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions toresolve complex business issues
- Provide leadership tectechnical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel
- UnderstandsCAS/FAR principles.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Masters degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience
- Bachelors degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent
- An Associates degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent
- A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Possesses strong personal computer skills
- Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting cost management scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
- Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary along with a knowledge of operations maintenance or project startup and construction
- Ability to work in a diverse work environment
- Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening which includes a background check and drug screening
- Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
- Working knowledge of Success Estimating software.
LOCATION
- Aiken SC
- Mon-Thurs 6:00am-4:30pm EST
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to in-house training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Contract
