Senior Project Controls Analyst

Job Description

We have multiple openings for Project Controls Analysts.  This work will take place within the Extreme Light, Matter and Fusion (LMF) Directorate, home to the world’s most energetic laser.  It is an exciting time to join the team that achieved fusion ignition in December 2022, a historic moment in science, opening new physics regimes and setting the stage for new fusion energy possibilities. 

You will be responsible for contributing to the development of current and future project controls scheduling guidance, work processes, tools, and procedures to support multiple high-priority Directorate projects including the National Ignition Facility (NIF) Enhanced Yield Capability and NIF Sustainment, valued at $750M and $600M, respectively. This work will be completed  in collaboration with an existing team that is responsible for resource loading, cost estimates, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective action planning.  You will utilize Project Management and Earned Value Management methodologies to provide in-depth review, analysis, and reporting of project cost, schedule, and risk throughout the project lifecycle. These positions are in the Extreme Light, Matter and Fusion (LMF) Directorate.

These positions will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. 

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

You will

• Coordinate with integrated project teams, project managers and control account managers to assess schedule impacts, validate scope, sequencing, durations, resource requirements, and milestone commitments and provide schedule guidance as needed.
• Prepare and develop schedule analytics, including critical path, float, variance, slippage trends, milestone health and key driver analysis.
• Oversee and implement dashboards that communicate project health, forecast trends, and key risk drivers to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Monitor and develop complex analyses, reviews, and documentation of program performance measurement and cost variances according to established process, procedures, and monthly business rhythm.
• Prepare and present accurate program reporting deliverables, including performance data that supports sponsor reporting requirements and cost, schedule, and earned value information for review meetings.
• Develop project controls work, apply earned value management techniques, and support training of project personnel on project controls processes and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the Q01.5 level

• Lead, develop and manage enterprise and integrated schedules for large scale, highly complex interrelated work across multiple organizations.
• Develop and lead highly complex metrics and alerts to  identify activity slippage and emerging risks, enabling  proactive management action before milestones are impacted.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert leading the effective execution of the project controls system within the LMF organization by interpreting requirements and implementing advanced earned value management systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of project controls work processes, tools and procedures.
• Oversee the development of training classes for project controls processes and practices. 
• Mentor and support project controls staff, fostering professional growth and effective performance.
• Regularly interfaces with senior management in the development of project controls initiatives by preparing and delivering briefings.
• Ensure integrity of project controls data and compliance with processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, construction management, information systems or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Expert level knowledge of earned value management and experience interpreting, executing and applying project management theories, principles, and techniques for project schedule systems.
• Advanced knowledge and extensive experience using project controls and project management software systems for scheduling and reporting such as MS Project, Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office and Excel functions.
• Expert level experience designing dashboards and data visualizations that communicate cost and schedule performance, using tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Excel.
• Expert level experience evaluating project performance, conducting trend and forecast analyses; calculation and analysis of cost and schedule variances; and root cause analysis, including preparation of recovery or corrective action plans.
• Significant experience as a self-motivated problem solver with excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently in an environment where things may not be well defined.
• Experience in independently and successfully clarifying issues, analyzing concerns, and resolving complex problems of an unusual nature; making and implementing sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and accuracy while managing interruptions in a dynamic working environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with multidisciplinary team members, and using negotiation skills to influence.

Additional qualifications at the Q01.5 level

• Expert level experience independently and successfully clarifying issues, analyzing concerns and resolving highly complex problems; making and implementing sound decisions.
• Expert level knowledge and experience  of project controls disciplines and the integration of all components of an earned value management system, including processes and procedures.
• Expert level knowledge and experience using schedule software tools such as Primavera P6 and advanced knowledge of cost processors and EVMS tools.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a subject matter expert and interfacing regularly with senior management on the development of project controls initiatives.

Qualifications We Desire

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or AACE Earned Value Professional (EVP) certification.
• Familiarity with technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
• Familiarity with schedule health assessment methods such as the DCMA 14-Point Assessment.
• Experience with DOE Order 413.3B line-item project reporting requirements and EIA-748 certified EVMS.

Pay Range

$137,910 - $202,632 Annually

$137,910 - $168,852 Annually for the Q01.4 level

$165,480 - $202,632 Annually for the Q01.5 level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

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This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

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