Project Controls Specialist

VNS-Federal Services•Hanford, WA

12d

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist supports project reporting, invoicing, performance tracking, and compliance activities across multiple projects. The role supports the Project Manager throughout the project contracting life cycle, from scope definition and estimating through detailed planning, tracking, management, and communication of project status. It also supports compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and assists the contracts department with subcontract administration. The specialist develops project schedules and cost-control programs, analyzes cost, member-split, and schedule variances against the plan, and communicates reasons for variances to the Project Manager. The position contributes to risk identification, mitigation, and tracking; uses automated cost-management and scheduling systems; prepares monthly reporting data and metrics; reviews project trends, change notices, and direct charges; and evaluates contract change documentation for scope entitlement and cost reasonableness. The role requires maintaining knowledge of and demonstrating the ability to work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Work is performed in an office environment and includes primary office duties such as heavy computer usage. Duties may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Requirements

An associate 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.
Typical experience ranges from five to seven years or greater.
Strong PC skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
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.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Exemplary attention to detail.
Previous experience with invoicing, billing, and project cost charging on a DOE site.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated accounting and cost-management systems.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, organize, monitor, and report metrics for multiple projects to support compliance with contract requirements and budgetary guidelines.
Support the Project Manager across the contracting project life cycle, including scope definition, estimating, detailed planning, tracking, managing, and communicating project status.
Support compliance with applicable FAR and DEAR requirements.
Assist the contracts department with subcontract administration.
Develop project schedules and cost-control programs.
Analyze cost, member-split, and schedule-performance variances against the plan and communicate their causes 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.
Follow approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, and perform assigned duties safely.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.