Earned Value Analyst / Project Controls

NANA Regional Corporation•Huntsville, AL

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst to support our project management team in ensuring effective implementation and monitoring within an Earned Value (EV) Deltek Cobra system. The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), financial analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with EVMS requirements and drive project success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience working with Earned Value Management Systems or project controls.
Proficiency in EVMS tools (e.g., Deltek Cobra, Microsoft Project, forProject).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to stakeholders.
Knowledge of EVMS standards, such as ANSI/EIA-748.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in industries such as defense, aerospace, construction, or IT.
Familiarity with government contracting and compliance requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS).

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains EVMS processes and tools to track project scope, schedule, and cost performance.
Analyzes project data to calculate and interpret EVMS metrics, including Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC).
Monitors project performance using metrics such as Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
Prepares detailed reports and dashboards to communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
Conducts variance analysis and identify risks to schedule, cost, and performance baselines.
Collaborates with project teams to develop corrective actions and recovery plans as needed.
Generates IPMDAR and other EVMS reports.
Ensures compliance with industry standards (e.g., ANSI/EIA-748) and contractual EVMS requirements.
Provides training and guidance on EVMS processes and best practices to project teams.
Participates in audits and reviews to verify adherence to EVMS guidelines.
Supports the Program Controls Manager in the development of the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).