Senior Cost Specialist
US Citizenship Required - 1 position
SRNS @ SRS, Aiken, SC
RFQ# 1218 / contract: 1 year w/ 2 option years / Deadline 10/17/2024

SUMMARY:
DUTIES
Responsible for performing as the Senior Advisor to senior SRNS/DOE/NNSA Management for the execution, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications. Also responsible for providing leadership and advice to management, enabling the capability to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, economic analysis, and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
Responsible for providing strategic advice related to the performance of highly complex Project Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and supervising the overall effort for a project or program.
Under Limited direction, develops, implements, and directs the total financial / project /program scopes *Provides strategic advice to management regarding the execution of plans.
Develop Life Cycle scope, cost and schedule estimates for projects consistent with DOE/NNSA funding guidance, project scope.
Ensure projects/funding are managed per the DOE requirements.
Establish and monitor productivity improvement goals and implementation plans by evaluating DOE/NNSA reviews and audits, assigning sponsors, and tracking the process.
Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans,
Milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend plans.
Maintains working knowledge of Site Business systems' functionality and advises about potential improvements.
Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/P&S systems and methods.
Leads, prepares and presents financial/project information in appropriate format to
Senior/Executive SRNS management.
Leads project cost reviews/schedule meetings
Regularly provides functional guidance to subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated program/project analysis and problem solving.
Act as the primary SRNS interface with DOE-SR and DOE-HQ on technical and financial
initiatives. Responsible for assuring award fee items are resolved within allotted time.
Initiate and deliver concise and accurate oral and written presentations to internal and external customers on project status, changes and alternative approaches.
Act as a business/financial advisor to assigned financial/project management teams, peers, less experienced financial/project managers and SRS senior management, as well as external customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
A master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 12 years of practical experience.
OR
Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 15 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
OR
Associate's degree and 17 years of practical experience are equivalent.
OR
A high school diploma and 20 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent
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.
Possesses strong computer skills
Experience developing Life Cycle scope, cost and schedule estimates for projects consistent with DOE/NNSA funding guidance, project scope. (preferred)
Previous SRNS experience. (preferred)
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.