Principal Project Control Specialist

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Principal Project Control Specialist to provide support to our federal government 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.

Requirements

Experience with People Soft and OAS, and COBRA required
Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE “Q” security clearance
Possesses strong personal computer skills
Expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties
Possesses 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
US Citizenship is required to perform this government contract job.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years
Must have client experience
Previous client experience
Primavera P6 experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrate 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
Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls, including the development of advanced system applications. Provide 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 communicate 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
Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools)
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 the 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.
Understands CAS/FAR principles
Individuals will be required to perform walkdowns
Support Construction Maintenance Order’s schedule and cost