Principal Project Control Specialist
US Citizenship Required - 1 position
SRNS @ SRS, Aiken, SC
RFQ# 1337 / contract: 1-year w/ 2 opt years / Deadline 4/3/2025

SUMMARY:
Required to serve as the P6 SME for a team of 50 plus. Provided system administration duties on a P6 database for upwards of 40 projects. Working knowledge of Python, C++, JSON, and VBA is also required. Provide support on the best business practices for everything schedule-related. Understand the integration between P6 and other project software packages (Cobra, Safran, Power BI, InEight, etc.)
Responsible for 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.
Under minimal supervision, performs project control activities, prepares business/financial plans, and reports periodically or ad hoc.
Demonstrate proficiency in developing cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend-out plans to establish optimum conditions and effectively utilize resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls, including the development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in developing complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings - Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope
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
Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to controlling the client�s business unit.
Performs and applies financial analysis techniques, including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft, and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools)
Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost-effective processes to enhance productivity
Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate significant system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project,s and monitor system effectiveness
Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports, including analyses, forecasts, and spending plans
Assemble, analyze, interpret information, and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues.
Provide leadership, technical direction, and training to other Project Controls personnel. -Understands CAS/FAR principles

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
Master's degree in business/construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in business/construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
OR
An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience are equivalent.
OR
A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Possesses strong personal computer skills.
Requires expert proficiency in using automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
Working knowledge of Python, C++, JSON, and VBA is also required.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE �Q� security clearance.