Senior Project Controls Analyst

Qualifications

• We Desire
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or AACE Earned Value Professional (EVP) certification.
• Familiarity with technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
• Familiarity with schedule health assessment methods such as the DCMA 14-Point Assessment.
• Experience with DOE Order 413.3B line-item project reporting requirements and EIA-748 certified EVMS.
• Pay Range
• $137,910 - $202,632 Annually
• $137,910 - $168,852 Annually for the Q01.4 level
• $165,480 - $202,632 Annually for the Q01.5 level
• This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
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• Position Information
• This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
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• Security Clearance
• This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
• Pre-Employment Drug Test
• External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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• Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
• Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, construction management, information systems or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Expert level knowledge of earned value management and experience interpreting, executing and applying project management theories, principles, and techniques for project schedule systems.
• Advanced knowledge and extensive experience using project controls and project management software systems for scheduling and reporting such as MS Project, Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office and Excel functions.
• Expert level experience designing dashboards and data visualizations that communicate cost and schedule performance, using tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Excel.
• Expert level experience evaluating project performance, conducting trend and forecast analyses; calculation and analysis of cost and schedule variances; and root cause analysis, including preparation of recovery or corrective action plans.
• Significant experience as a self-motivated problem solver with excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently in an environment where things may not be well defined.
• Experience in independently and successfully clarifying issues, analyzing concerns, and resolving complex problems of an unusual nature; making and implementing sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and accuracy while managing interruptions in a dynamic working environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with multidisciplinary team members, and using negotiation skills to influence.
• Expert level experience independently and successfully clarifying issues, analyzing concerns and resolving highly complex problems; making and implementing sound decisions.
• Expert level knowledge and experience of project controls disciplines and the integration of all components of an earned value management system, including processes and procedures.
• Expert level knowledge and experience using schedule software tools such as Primavera P6 and advanced knowledge of cost processors and EVMS tools.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a subject matter expert and interfacing regularly with senior management on the development of project controls initiatives.