Principal Business Analyst- Project Controls/ Principal Estimator

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Principal Business Analyst- Project Controls/ Principal Estimator to support our client in Aiken, SC. The Contractor will be responsible for 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. Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis. Demonstrates proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding. Utilizes advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provides state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction. Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings - Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope. 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. Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported. Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client’s business unit. Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management. Develops costing rates, explains costing rates for the budget process, maintains rates in PeopleSoft and analyzes pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools). Performs extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identifies productivity and financial issues; designs highly integrated financial controls; and creates cost-effective processes to enhance productivity. Defines requirements and develops models for complex business systems, develops test plans and scenarios, incorporates major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversees implementation of project and monitors system effectiveness. Initiates and directs special studies, develops business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translates conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans. Prepares comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans. Assembles, analyzes, interprets information and applies practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues. Provides leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel. Understands CAS/FAR principles. Provides Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA Capital Projects mission undertaken by the client. The main goal of these support services is to assist the client's initiative through comprehensive evaluation and assessment of various project scopes. This includes tasks such as estimating costs and scheduling. Reviews and provides input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontracts. Reviews and provides input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform the scope of work. Provides input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities. Provides input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishing milestones and PBIs. Provides input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary.

Requirements

Strong personal computer skills.
Expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems.
Practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level.
Knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.
Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise.
Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
Strong problem-solving, analysis, and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to maintain and obtain a DOE “Q” clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.
Working knowledge of Success Estimating software.

Responsibilities

Organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications.
Perform project controls activities, prepare business/financial plans and reports.
Develop cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans.
Utilize advanced project control concepts and develop advanced system applications.
Provide technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
Participate in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings.
Develop and implement a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope.
Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate reasons and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
Provide the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contribute to the control of the client’s business unit.
Perform and apply financial analysis techniques including variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc.
Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and analyze pool variances.
Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost-effective processes to enhance productivity.
Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness.
Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
Assemble, analyze, interpret information and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues.
Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel.
Provide Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA Capital Projects mission.
Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontracts.
Review and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform the scope of work.
Provide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities.
Provide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishing milestones and PBIs.
Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary.