EVMS Analyst - Principal

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

12d•$116,350 - $210,325

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an accomplished Principal EVM Analyst to provide strategic earned value management leadership within our Kinetic Effects Division of the Defense Systems Sector. This exciting role provides direct Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) leadership and contribution to critical programs and related portfolios of work. The ideal candidate is recognized as professional EVM analyst, with a strong understanding of inter-company functional relationships, who can successfully interface with individual contributors, program finance analysts (PFAs), Schedulers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Program Managers, and division executives. The position provides hands-on EVM support and guidance, while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policy and procedures. In this role, you will be expected to establish, maintain, and grow key government customer relationships and help drive program growth and execution of the business rhythm. The Principal EVMS Analyst position will be an integral part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE) , a team-leading and executing the core responsibilities of scheduling, planning, EVMS, the associated infrastructure and tools, implementations, training, and surveillance for Leidos.

Requirements

Requires a BA degree and 12 years of prior experience; a dditional education, experience or training will be considered in lieu of degree.
Relevant experience within DOD as a Prime Contractor
Must have advanced expertise using OPDEC IPM/Deltek Cobra EVM tools
IPMR/IPMDAR Formats
Leading Variance Narrative efforts
Subcontractor data Integration
Strong Excel Skills (Pivot tables, Lookups, etc.)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)

Nice To Haves

DFAR/FAR Regulations
Experience in a Manufacturing/Production/Prototyping environment
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
BS or MS degree
Active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Responsible for execution of program EVMS policies and practices.
In coordination with the Director of Surveillance, supports internal and external surveillance, audits and reviews.
Responsible for supporting the organization's EVMS talent development, performance management, and business strategy.
Supports programs in operational decisions and provides advice on enhancing the performance of the portfolio.
Aligning and integrating material management and manufacturing practices with traditional scheduling and EVMS best practices for improved program management solutions.
Utilizes expert domain knowledge, professional principles and theories to develop advanced concepts, techniques, solutions and standards.
Supports EVM Team by providing a thorough understanding of EVMS, deliverable content, issue identification/resolution, etc.
Regularly interacts with senior executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project.
Typically negotiates and develop shared solutions to convince internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches of the area.
Significant interface with Program Managers, Contracts and Senior Technical Personnel, as well as other organizations.
May participate in new business proposals through EVMS requirements, schedule support, and providing input for cost volumes to management