PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST � PROJECT CONTROLS - 1549 - SRS- Aiken, SC

OLH•Aiken, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to OLH Inc. OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a small woman-owned firm, recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget. We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST – PROJECT CONTROLS - 1549 - SRS- Aiken, SC Deadline: 6-10-2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.) Duration: 6 Months with two (2) 6 Month Option Periods Part Time: Mon-Thurs 7:00a-4:00p hours subjected to change. 100% Onsite No Clearance Required US Citizenship is Required JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for performing as the Senior Advisor to senior SRNS/DOE/NNSA Management for the execution, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications. Also responsible for providing leadership and advice to management that enables the capability to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program. Responsible for providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex Project Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a project or program.

Requirements

Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 15 years of practical experience.
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 18 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
An associate's degree and 20 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
A high school diploma and 22 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Expert-level working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proven experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with government agencies.
Previous experience working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or other similar government auditing entities.
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.
US Citizenship is Required

Nice To Haves

8+ years of government contractor accounting compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and recommend key strategies for SRS, DOE and external government and private organizations in support of DOE project controls, Financial Analysis and scheduling objectives.
Without access to supervision develop, plan and recommend appropriate business strategies, and technology to SRNS Senior Management as well as to DOE and external organizations.
Provides strategic advice to management towards execution of plans.
Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans.
Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provides advice pertaining to potential improvements.
Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls/Financial Analysts/Planning & Scheduling specialists.
Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/ Planning & Scheduling systems and methods.
Leads, prepares and presents financial/ project information in appropriate format to Senior/Executive SRNS management.
Conduct considerably complex analysis of issues involving numerous financial and / or technical disciplines.
Develop innovative alternative strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones.
Act as a business / financial advisor to assigned project management teams, peers, less experienced project managers and SRS senior management, and external customers.
Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions while establishing priorities.
Develop innovative strategies, plans, and program for new initiatives along with diagnosis and resolve problems of diverse scope and multiple factors are to be considered.
Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding and application of project controls, planning and scheduling and financial theory and practice by routinely and independently performing complex analysis that requires considerable interpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, and identification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues.
Synthesizing, evaluating, and structuring of complex and often disparate Schedule, Financial, and business issues.
Self-management and effective problem-solving ability are key factors in this position.
The incumbent must be able to work in a well-organized manner and have the ability to analyze complex facts and render decisions using a wide range of procedures.