Principal Business Analyst - Estimator

Education & Experience: Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.
- Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise required.
- Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
- Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
- Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing
required duties.
- 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.

Nice to Have:
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
- Working knowledge of Success Estimating software

Interview Process:
MS Teams

PF-81 Evaluation Criteria:
Price and Cost to Company: 20%
Technical Acceptability: 80%

Duration of the Contract: 1 year contract, (2) 1 year option years.
Option Periods are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Yearly options will automatically include a 3.5% escalation.

Estimates Hours Per Year:
2080 ST 600 OT

Anticipated Work Schedule:
Mon-Thurs 6:30a-5:00p

Projects Supported: SRPPF

Onsite or Remote? Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

Full job description attached
Additional details:
Travel will be reimbursed per the terms of the Travel Compensation Schedule SRNS-MS-2008-00024 Rev 20. If allowed to travel on official SRNS business, travel must be fully approved by hiring manager 30 days prior to travel dates. Please remember, Rates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of Business Travel.

Teleworking, if applicable, is approved at the hiring manager's discretion and can be revoked at any time. The subcontractor's Primary Duty Station is SRS when on a telework agreement. 100% remote work from an alternate duty station via teleworking will require Office of the President approval and guidance from Human Resource 5B Manual Section 2-18. Be advised, trips to and from Savannah River Site will NOT be reimbursable expense.

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.
- 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, Client, 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-theart 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
Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Provide Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA Capital
Projects mission undertaken by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), LLC.
Objective:
The main goal of these support services is to assist the SRNS NNSA Capital Projects
initiative through comprehensive evaluation and assessment of various project scopes.
This includes tasks such as estimating costs, scheduling, formulating management plans,
and developing support procedures and processes to ensure seamless integration with
engineering and procurement functions.
Duties:
" Provide guidance to management on classification requirements and compliance
and on the CD process and deliverable format
" Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or
subcontracts

DUTIES
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.
- 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, Client, 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
Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s
(8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five
days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has
30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the
discretion of the Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related
area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management /
technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered
equivalent. An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A
high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Experience/Skills: Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires 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.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q security clearance. An
active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected
candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.
Working knowledge of Success Estimating software
Attachment A
Job Title: Principal Estimator
Working Title: Principal Business Analyst Project Controls Estimating
These responsibilities and qualifications are in addition to the provided Human Resources approved
position description. The original position description should not be modified in any form.
Additional Duties
- Please list additional job duties here
Task:
Provide Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA Capital
Projects mission undertaken by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), LLC.
Objective:
The main goal of these support services is to assist the SRNS NNSA Capital Projects
initiative through comprehensive evaluation and assessment of various project scopes.
This includes tasks such as estimating costs, scheduling, formulating management plans,
and developing support procedures and processes to ensure seamless integration with
engineering and procurement functions.
Duties:
" Provide guidance to management on classification requirements and compliance
and on the CD process and deliverable format
" Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or
subcontracts
" Review and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor)
needed to perform the scope of work
" Provide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities
" Provide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the
basis for establishing milestones and PBIs.
" Provide input to engineers, estimators, and schedulers on constructability,
maintain-ability, operability, and commissioning
" Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary
Additional Education
- Please list additional education requirements here
- Please specify whether required or preferred
Additional Experience Qualifications
- Please list additional experience qualifications here
- Please specify whether required or preferred
Experience/Skills:
" Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations,
estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project
management. (Required)
" Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter
expertise required.
" Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope
definitions.
" Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as
well as oral and written communication skills.
Additional Work Requirements
- Please list any additional work requirements here
Area Security Access: Clearance not required. Uncleared.
Business Travel Justification:
Travel would be needed to support an ICE or EIR reviews also to come to the site for
any badge issues.
Estimated Funding for Travel: $21,000.00
- Please identify any travel requirements here
o Please note Travel cannot take place until it has been approved by
procurement via a fully funded requisition and added to the Task Order
Authorization. A justification, travel locations, estimated cost, and dates
of travel must be provided prior to procurement approval. SRNS will not
reimburse for travel to conferences or trainings. Please remember, all
rates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of direct
business travel.
Attachment A
Job Title: Principal Estimator
Working Title: Principal Business Analyst Project Controls
Task:
Provide Project Control, Estimating and Scheduling support services to the NNSA Capital Projects
mission undertaken by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), LLC. The main goal of these support
services is to assist the SRNS NNSA Capital Projects initiative through comprehensive evaluation and
assessment of various project scopes. This includes tasks such as estimating costs and scheduling.
Additional Duties
Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontracts
Review and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform the
scope of work
Provide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities
Provide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishing
milestones and PBIs.
Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary
Additional Education
- Please list additional education requirements here
- Please specify whether required or preferred
Additional Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling,
project controls, proposal development, and/or project management. (required)
Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise. (required)
Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions. (required)
Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written
communication skills. (required)
Additional Work Requirements
Area Security Access: Clearance "Q required. Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI
registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA.
- Please identify any travel requirements here
Business Travel Justification: Minimal travel will be required if Candidate is remote. Candidate
will be required to travel to the site to attend on-site meetings or for other business related
activities.
Estimated Funding for Travel: $10,000 / year
o Please note Travel cannot take place until it has been approved by procurement via a
fully funded requisition and added to the Task Order Authorization. A justification, travel
locations, estimated cost, and dates of travel must be provided prior to procurement
approval. SRNS will not reimburse for travel to conferences or trainings. Please
remember, all rates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of direct
business travel.