Principal Project Control Specialist - 25-03243

Position Title:

Lead Business Analyst Project Controls / Earned Value Management System (EVMS) SME

About the Job

• Duration: (1) year with the option to extend for (2) additional (1) year option years. Option Periods are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• Estimates Hours Per Year: 2080 ST 200 0T
• Work Location: Aiken SC 29801
• Anticipated Work Schedule: 6:00am-4:30pm EST Mon-Thurs
• Work Type : 100% onsite. Local candidates are welcome or willing to relocate at their own expense. (Prefers the candidate to be local)
• Interview : MS Teams
• Job : 1485

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Experience/Skills: 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 considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Education & Experience:

Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 8 years of practical experience. Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 10 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate's degree and 13 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.

A high school diploma and 17 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

- Possesses strong computer skills.

- Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.

- Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.

Nice to Have:

- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L) or (Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

- Experience on DOE/NNSA/DOD Capital Projects.

- 10 years of experience utilizing P6 software to measure schedule performance against an approved project/program baseline. Experience resource loading schedules in P6

including Client, materials and equipment to support tracking project progress, financial status and performance metrics.

- 10 years of experience tracking cost performance against an approved project/program baseline. Experience with Change Control including trends and Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs).

- Experience utilizing the following software: P6, Cobra, Empower, Success.

- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

- Experience with planning and forecast development.

DUTIES

Responsible for leading 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.

Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Project Controls effort for a project or assignment. Plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for a project including, but not limited to:

• Develops, implements, and directs the total Project Controls program on projects/major work scopes - Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, Client, and funding.
• Innovate new project control concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control including the development of advanced system applications.
• Provide state-of-the-art technical project control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management
• Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems
• Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists. Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling. Assist in personnel selection and training as directed. Initiates and/or participates in developmental activities.
• Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods
• Prepares and presents financial information in appropriate format to senior management of our client.
• Leads project cost reviews / schedule meetings.

Work Hours:

A 40 hour work week is scheduled. Client utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes Client holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)