Principal Project Control Specialist

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:
- 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.
- Primavera and COBRA experience required.

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

Interview Process:
MS Teams

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

Duration of the Contract: (1) year with the option to extend for (2) additional (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 200 OT

Anticipated Work Schedule:
Mon- Thurs 6:00a-4:30p

Projects Supported: Weapons Programs

Onsite or Remote? 100% Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are
preferred.
Attachment A
Job Title: Principal Project Controls Specialist
Working Title; Principal Business Analyst Project Controls
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
- NONE
Additional Education
- NONE
Additional Experience Qualifications
- Primavera and COBRA experience 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.
Business Travel Justification:
Travel may be required to attend Project Controls Summits in Albuquerque NM or
Kansas City MO for Weapons Programs discussions that must be in person due to
classified matters.
Estimated Funding for Travel: $5,000 per 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.