Lead Business Analyst - Senior Project Control Specialist
US Citizenship Required - 1 position
SRNS @ SRS, Aiken, SC
RFQ# 1255 / contract: 1 year w 2 opt years / Deadline 11/25/2024

SUMMARY:
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, economic 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 supervising the overall Project control 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, manpower, 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 developing 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 participates in developmental activities.
Develops and delivers training programs in Project control systems and methods
Prepares and presents financial information in an appropriate format to senior SRNS management. Leads project cost reviews and schedules meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
A Master's degree in business/construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 8 years of practical experience.
OR A
A Bachelor's degree in business/construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 10 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
OR A
Associate's degree and 13 years of practical experience are equivalent.
OR A
A high school diploma and 17 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Possesses solid personal computer skills.
Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems as tools for performing duties
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
Experienced in cost control and forecasting, change management, project accounting and finance, staff training, and supervision. Proficient in working with the following computer software applications:
MS Office
Primavera Project Planner
Estimating Software (example Success)
Scheduling Software (example Ineight)
Cobra Cost Processor
Empower