Project Controls Specialist

VNS Federal Services•Hanford, WA

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About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist supports project reporting, invoicing, performance tracking, and compliance activities for multiple projects. The role works with Project Managers and the contracts department across the project contracting life cycle, including planning, scheduling, cost control, status reporting, subcontract administration, and contract change evaluation. The position also supports compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) requirements. The role is performed in an office environment and includes primary office duties with heavy computer usage. The specialist is expected to perform assigned work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Additional job-related duties may be assigned by management, and requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Requirements

Associate of Arts degree in a related field and two years of experience supporting DOE projects, including training and experience with DOE projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of experience reviewing or preparing project charges and invoicing.
Understanding of DOE EVMS principles for Control Accounts and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including scope, budget, schedule, reporting requirements, variance analysis, change control, and risk management.
Strong PC skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Exemplary attention to detail.
Ability to perform primary office duties, including heavy computer usage.
Ability to perform work safely in accordance with applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated accounting and cost management systems.
Previous experience with invoicing, billing, and project cost charging on a DOE site.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, organize, and monitor multiple projects, and provide reports and metrics to ensure compliance with contract requirements and budgetary guidelines.
Support the Project Manager throughout the contracting project life cycle, including scope definition, estimating, detailed planning, tracking, management, and communication of project status.
Support compliance of project contracts with applicable FAR and DEAR requirements.
Assist the contracts department with subcontract administration.
Develop project schedules and cost control programs.
Analyze variances in cost, member split, and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons to the Project Manager.
Provide input to risk identification, mitigation, and tracking.
Use automated cost management and scheduling systems.
Prepare monthly reporting data and metrics.
Review and evaluate project trends, change notices, and direct charges.
Evaluate contract change documentation for scope entitlement and cost reasonableness.
Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate the ability to perform work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.