Senior Project Controls Specialist

Seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialistto provide support to our federal government client in Aiken, SC.      Application Deadline: Monday, 8/10 at 12:00 PM EST.Requirements:         The Contractor will provide comprehensive cost, schedule, baseline and EVMS Project Controls services on assigned Project Teams. Project Controls support services include executing the process responsibilities associated with organization, development, analysis, implementation and maintenance of program/project controls applications and measures necessary for decision making and monitoring of planning, scheduling, cost engineering and trend engineering established objectives. Services would include preparing schedules and performance monitoring status and management reports which identify variances in work execution strategy, provide timely feedback and recommend solutions to management to improve or mitigate problems affecting cost, schedule or estimating issues throughout the life cycle of a project, program or other work activity. Project Controls services will be provided using client processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by the client.Responsibilities:   Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of 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-theart technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of 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 communicate 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 the control of 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 major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project 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 spend 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 principle.Area Security Access: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE '' L '' Security Clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.Work Hours: A A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Work week excludes the client holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The anticipated Work Schedule is from Mon-Thurs 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. Qualifications:    RequiredMust demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and fundingMust demonstrate strong knowledge of DOE 413 and Earned Value Management (EVM) requirementsMust be able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of Primavera P6 scheduling software and cost processing software (Cobra preferred).Must be able to demonstrate their ability to use advanced functions and features of the Microsoft Office software suiteMust have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skillsMust have the ability to walkdown and interface with personnel and systems in the field when requiredMust be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearanceEducation:Master's degree in business, construction management , technical, or engineering, or a related area and five (5) years of practical experience in project controls, including both cost and schedule control or related areas; orBachelor's degree in business, construction management , technical, or engineering, or a related area and seven (7) years of practical experience in project controls, including both cost and schedule control or related areas; orAn Associate's degree in business, construction management, technical, or engineering, or a related area and eleven (11) years of practical experience in project controls, including both cost and schedule control or related areas; orA high school diploma and fifteen (15) years of practical experience in project controls, including both cost and schedule control or related areas.Preferred:Ability to demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of cost processing software (Cobra preferred)Ability to use Acumen Fuse, PeopleSoft, and Oracle's OBIEE NOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract job.      Additional Information: OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify.Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit.To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. 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