Lead Business Analyst – Project Controls

COMPA Industries•Aiken, SC

3d•$80 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an onsite Lead Business Analyst – Project Controls position at the Savannah River Site (SRS). As a Lead Business Analyst – Project Controls, you will play a critical role in ensuring successful execution of DOE projects by driving cost and schedule performance, financial visibility, and strategic decision-making. You will also play a key role in coordinating systems, stakeholders, and testing efforts tied to enterprise applications and project controls modernization efforts. You will serve as a technical leader and SME, helping guide teams and improve project execution across major programs.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
A degree in business, construction management, engineering, or related field (Master’s + 5 years, Bachelor’s + 7 years, Associate’s + 11 years, or HS diploma + 15 years of relevant experience).
Demonstrated experience leading project controls functions including cost, schedule, estimating, and financial analysis on complex projects.
Expert proficiency in project controls systems and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, cost management systems, EVMS).
Strong experience performing cost and schedule control, variance analysis, and reporting to leadership.
Applicants without project controls experience, cost/schedule expertise, or systems proficiency will not be considered.
Strong personal computer skills
Expert proficiency in automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems
Practical experience with site business systems
Comprehensive understanding of project management, cost and schedule control, and lifecycle phases (operations, maintenance, startup, construction)
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Active or recent DOE L or Q clearance
Highly experienced in Primavera P6
Working knowledge of Ideagen / DevonWay iCAS EPS and Issues Management modules
Experience reviewing/approving Level I and Level II Purchase Requisitions
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of project controls programs
Provide technical leadership in cost, schedule, estimating, and financial analysis
Develop project baselines, WBS structures, and milestone schedules
Monitor and control project cost and schedule performance
Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
Support change management processes
Prepare and present financial and project performance reports
Lead project cost reviews and schedule meetings
Conduct complex analysis to support decision-making
Utilize tools such as Primavera P6, EVMS, and cost systems
Maintain and enhance site business systems
Support development of improved project controls processes
Provide mentorship and technical direction to project controls personnel
Support training and development initiatives
Drive best practices across project controls functions
Manage logistics between Ideagen and SRNS, including onboarding, badging (PIV), equipment, and system access
Ensure system and account access is maintained for all project personnel
Maintain and track project schedules, progress, and resource allocation (Ideagen and site stakeholders)
Coordinate in-person meetings, scheduling, and logistics between project teams
Coordinate project resources for module testing (configuration, UAT, etc.)
Support testing execution and training development for system modules
Participate in configuration review testing and validation activities
Facilitate discussions to resolve project board items and issues
Support communication and status reporting between classified and unclassified systems (EPS / STAR)
Participate in status meetings across multiple system environments
Lead planning and execution of testing activities prior to go-live, including: Module testing Integration/comprehensive testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Coordinate issue resolution with Ideagen Application Engineers and ensure successful retesting