Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Lead Business Analyst - Senior Project Control Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS 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 DOE’s 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 organizing, developing, analyzing, and maintaining project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications required to monitor established objectives, and to prepare status and management reports that identify variances in the work execution strategy and recommend solutions.
Provide management with the capability of maintaining cost and schedule control throughout the life cycle of a complex project or work activity.
Under limited supervision, performs moderately complex Planning & Scheduling activities. Activities include, but are not limited to: - Develop, analyze, implement, and maintain all complex divisional or project logic driven, integrated, resource loaded schedules through short, mid-range, and long-range planning.
Formulate and define schedule logic to ensure meeting baseline milestones and award fee objectives.
Analyze schedule performance for progress and trends and recommend corrective actions to remove or mitigate potential problems or constraints -
Review established planning technology and methodology.
Recommend improvements or alternatives to maximize utilization of department schedules and resources. -
Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of project milestone schedules to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources.
Aid in establishing project milestones related to specific scheduled activities and obtain management concurrence where necessary. -
Analyze variance from the schedule baseline and make recommendations to management for corrective action. -
Provide supervision and guidance to others in planning and scheduling activities along with oversight and monitoring of essential or critical planning activities. -
Maintain a major involvement in the regular interfaces with all levels of management. -
Lead schedule review meetings or assume primary role in the responsibility for the scheduling portion of the division, department, or project Plan of the Day Meeting (POD).
Provide and disseminate guidance, instruction, and rules for proper and effective scheduling functions within the area assigned. -
May assume a lead role in planning/scheduling of a single large project, facility, or a single department or program.

​EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A Master's degree in business/ construction management/ technical/ engineering or a related area and 2 years of practical experience.
Bachelor's degree in business/ construction management I technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
An Associate's degree and 8 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
A high school diploma and 12 years ofrelevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Possesses strong personal computer skills.
Requires considerable proficiency in the use of automated accounting, budgeting, cost management and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
Working knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level is necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
Estimating Specialty – Demonstrated skill in conceptual estimating, coordination with technical personnel, interfacing with engineers, knowledge of field construction techniques, labor, and equipment requirements.
Ability to apply concepts and methods to quantify work condition impacts on costs is necessary
Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred
Experienced in cost control and forecasting, change management, project accounting and finance, staff training and supervision. Proficient working within the following computer software applications:
MS Office
Primavera Project Planner
Estimating Software (example Success)
Scheduling Software (example Ineight)
Cobra Cost Processor
Empower
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
-Price and Cost to Company: 20%
-Technical Acceptability: 80%

Duration of the Contract: 1 year, 2 option periods.

Estimated Hours Per Year: 2000 ST/ 200 OT

Work Schedule: 630am-500pm

Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.100% onsite

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 management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s 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.