Lead Business Analyst - Project Controls

Longenecker & Associates • Aiken, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Lead Business Analyst – Project Controls to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions i n Aiken, SC. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. Responsible for leading the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program. Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Project Controls effort for a project or assignment. Plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for a project including, but not limited to:

Requirements

• Possesses strong personal computer skills.
• Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
• Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
• A Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 8+ years of practical experience; OR Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, engineering, or related area and 10+ years of practical experience; OR An Associate's degree and 13+ years of practical experience would be considered equivalent; OR A HS Diploma and 17+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred
• Require working knowledge of Ideagen/DevonWay iCAS EPS and Issues Management and related modules.
• Review/Approve; Level I and Level II Purchase Requisitions
• BS Engineering or Business Administration, preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and directs the total Project Controls program on projects/major work scopes
• Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
• Innovate new project control concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control including the development of advanced system applications.
• Provide state-of-the-art technical project control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management
• Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems
• Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists.
• Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling.
• Assist in personnel selection and training as directed.
• Initiates and/or participates in developmental activities.
• Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods
• Prepares and presents financial information in appropriate format to senior SRNS management.
• Leads project cost reviews / schedule meetings.
• Handle all logistics between Ideagen and SRNS including personnel onboarding, obtaining PIV cards/badges, ordering computer equipment, granting system access, etc.
• Ensure that computer account access is maintained for Ideagen personnel.
• Maintain schedule to keep track of project progress and resources (Ideagen and all site tenants).
• Coordinate periodic in-person meetings between Ideagen and SRS team members, arrange for dates and location, etc.
• Coordinate project resources (Ideagen and all site tenants) in the planning and performance of module testing (Configuration, UAT, etc.).
• Assist in the testing and training development of configured modules.
• Participate in the configuration review testing of the modules.
• Coordinate discussion to resolve project board items.
• Assist in communication and general statuses between EPS (classified / non-classified sides) and STAR.
• Participate in EPS status meetings for classified side and non-classified side.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of all testing activities prior to go-live phase for STAR replacement.
• Testing to include, module, comprehensive, and acceptance testing, coordinate fixes with Ideagen Application Engineers, and ensure retesting verifies successful fixes to the issues identified.

Benefits

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.
• We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees