EVM Analyst

Technomics•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Overview Technomics is a growing employee-owned, decision analytics company that provides professional services and management solutions to help our clients make better decisions faster . We enable a wide range of clients across the Federal government, from senior level policy makers to program managers, to choose smartly, buy effectively and operate efficiently . We deliver practical, credible and defensible results offering actionable insights by applying data-driven and analytics-based approaches in combination with multidisciplinary talent, subject matter expertise, and tangible and repeatable assets in the form of databases, models, approaches and techniques. Position-Specific Overview Earned Value Management (EVM) Analysts have the knowledge, skills, abilities and initiative to deliver timely, practical and innovative solutions to our clients as part of high-performing project teams typically composed of a mix of junior, mid, and senior-level analysts. Our employee-owners pride themselves on their ability to apply deep analytical rigor and innovative thought that assist clients in understanding and solving a myriad of challenging resource planning and management problems. This position is located in Crystal City, VA.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in cost analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), program controls, or budget execution supporting federal, DoW, intelligence, and/or civil agency programs
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment, with strong leadership, customer service, and collaboration skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques
Familiarity with IPMR/IPMDAR formats and government cost and performance reporting requirements
Ability to understand complex program and budget structures, including weapon systems and/or automated information systems design, production, operations, and sustainment processes
Understanding of government cost, technical, and programmatic data sources, as well as industry accounting systems
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate and defend complex analytical results verbally and in written deliverables
Experience extracting and integrating cost, schedule, and performance data from systems such as Deltek Cobra, Primavera P6, and ERP platforms, and using Excel, Power Query, and Power BI to automate data refreshes, support analysis, and develop executive-level reports and dashboards
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered

Nice To Haves

Active SECRET security clearance
ICEAA certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and Integrated Program Management (IPM) metrics, including CPI, SPI, CV, SV, EAC, ETC, VAC, and predictive performance indicators in accordance with IPMDAR requirements
Evaluate program technical, cost, and schedule baselines through Initial Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and ongoing baseline maintenance activities
Perform Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) analysis to identify performance trends, critical path impacts, risks, and schedule drivers, including impacts to cost and technical objectives
Collaborate with Control Account Managers (CAMs), schedulers, cost analysts, engineers, and program leadership to identify root causes of cost, schedule, and technical variances and develop corrective action recommendations
Forecast program cost and schedule outcomes through program completion using historical actuals, trend analysis, future execution plans, manufacturing forecasts, and price and inflation adjustments, including development of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and Estimated Completion Date (ECD)
Develop and deliver automated reports, executive dashboards, and briefings; conduct ad hoc analyses; defend assumptions; and provide inputs supporting executive reviews, consolidated DOW reports, and senior decision making
Perform ETL activities across cost, schedule, Agile, and ERP systems, including data validation, reconciliation, traceability, and audit readiness, leveraging Excel, Power Query, SQL, Power BI, and R
Develop independent and program life-cycle cost estimates across development, production, and operations & sustainment (O&S) phases, including risk, uncertainty, and sensitivity analyses
Perform economic and affordability analyses, including business case analyses, cost-benefit analyses, analyses of alternatives, and Rough Order of Magnitude assessments
Assess the credibility of government and industry cost estimates, cost proposals, and cost-savings initiatives, and evaluate contractor cost and schedule performance through variance and root-cause analysis
Document, present, and defend analytical results to government customers and senior leadership in a clear, concise, and technically sound manner
Mentor and train junior cost and program control analysts, providing technical guidance and contributing to team capability development