Senior Project Controls Specialists - Oak Ridge, TN & Piketon, OH

Paschal Solutions•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PSI is seeking an experienced Q-Cleared Project Controls Specialist/Engineer (Mid-to-Senior Level) to support complex DOE programs and task orders. This role requires a highly skilled professional with cost and schedule management and with deep expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressively responsible project controls experience, including direct ownership of both cost and schedule functions in an EVMS-compliant environment. Must possess advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (resource-loaded scheduling, critical path analysis) and hands-on experience in Deltek Cobra (cost processing, variance analysis, EAC development). Experience supporting DOE or other federal programs exceeding $50M is required. Candidate must have an active DOE Q clearance, or an inactive clearance eligible for rapid reactivation.

Requirements

Active DOE Q clearance, or an inactive clearance eligible for rapid reactivation.
Bachelor’s in computer science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Project Management or technical degree with 10+ years of experience. In lieu of degree, will consider candidates with equivalent 15+ years of experience
Experience supporting projects/programs valued at $50M+
Knowledge of DOE programs and projects
Demonstrated experience integrating P6 schedules with Cobra cost data
Direct experience (3+ years) supporting ANSI/EIA-748-compliance EVMS systems with proven experience producing CPR reports (formats 1-5), monthly variance analysis reports (VARs) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) using multiple methodologies
Direct experience supporting Control Account Managers (CAMs)
Strong working knowledge of actuals reconciliation with accounting systems and labor, material, and subcontract cost tracking
Minimum 3+ years active use of Deltek Cobra for EVMS cost processing, EAC development, and variance analysis

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (resource-loaded scheduling, critical path analysis)
Hands-on experience in Deltek Cobra (cost processing, variance analysis, EAC development)

Responsibilities

Lead and execute integrated project controls functions including cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and performance reporting
Establish and manage cost baselines and budget
Develop and conduct EVMS analysis (CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC
Prepare and deliver monthly project performance reports, corrective action plans, and executive-level briefings.
Conduct schedule risk assessments and critical path method (CPM) analysis, identifying key drivers, float trends, and potential impacts including advanced proficiency in schedule health metrics (DCMA 14-point assessment)
Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate integration of scope, schedule, and cost data.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, promoting best practices
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) and ensure traceability to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Control Accounts