Principal Project Controls Specialist

We are recruiting for a Principal Project Controls Specialist (Working Title: Principal Business Analyst – Project Controls) supporting Savannah River Site. This role is responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis, and estimating applications designed to provide management with the capability to maintain planning, scheduling, financial analysis, and cost control throughout the life cycle of very complex or unique projects and programs. Under very limited supervision, you will perform project controls activities and prepare business and financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis. The position supports Weapons Programs.

Responsibilities

Develop cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend-out plans; Apply advanced project control concepts and provide state-of-the-art technical expertise; Participate in routine project cost reviews and schedule meetings; develop and implement a change management system for assigned engineering and construction work scope; Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicate reasons and mitigation plans to management; Perform financial analysis techniques including variance analysis, statistical analysis, and scenario analysis; Develop and explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft, and analyze pool variances; Perform extensive analysis of business operations to ascertain funding limitations, execute appropriate cost controls, identify productivity and financial issues, and create cost-effective processes; Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, and monitor system effectiveness; Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans; Provide leadership, technical direction, and training to other Project Controls personnel

Requirements

Master's degree in business, construction management, technical, engineering, or a related area and 5 years of practical experience; equivalents considered: Bachelor's degree in a related area and 7 years of practical experience; Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience; high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience; strong personal computer skills; expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems; practical experience with Site Business systems; comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level; knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction; Primavera and COBRA experience required; understanding of CAS/FAR principles; DOE Q security clearance required; ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance

Nice to have

Active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two years

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Collaborative culture; Opportunity to make a difference for national security and beyond