Project Control Analyst III (3651)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a  Project Controls Analyst III  in West Valley, NY..

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE / NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Project Control Analyst III is responsible for supporting the development and execution of project and functional planning by maintaining and monitoring performance baselines within the company’s approved processes for performance baselines, change control, performance analysis, estimate at completion (EAC) development, and accruals. The position may be a standalone or combination position consisting of Advanced Project Control Analysts tasks, Project Control and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Programmatic functions, and Cost Account Management (CAM). CAMs will also be responsible for annual project budgets typically ranging up to $5M in total and will monitor budgeted resources or other direct costs within their accounts to ensure costs are within the authorized budget and complete a comprehensive analysis when positive or negative variances are encountered

Major Responsibilities / Scope of Work

1. Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures;

including following all safety rules, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting

identified safety concerns or situations.

2. Adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.

3. Support project management in the planning and execution of assigned projects and control accounts.

4. Support managers and customers to develop a statement of work (WBS, Dictionary, objectives, assumptions, and

deliverables), resource estimate, and a baseline schedule for the project with consideration of contract mods and

change proposals.

5. Identify and assist in analysis project schedule variance.

6. Assist in the development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS) and ensure project coding is

effectively used for all cornerstone applications

7. Develop Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule logic for elements of the engineering, procurement, and

decontamination / decommissioning process.

8. Gather and assemble data for schedule updates.

9. Measure progress and review schedule performance.

10. Support analysis of schedule, Identify, and investigate project schedule variance and work with managers to

implement corrective actions.

11. Collect data, update, and produce scheduling reports.

12. Assist in development and maintenance of the baseline schedule using contract funds status, work breakdown

structures, and earned value methodology.

13. Support monthly report preparation and participate in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight to planning

and scheduling issues.

14. Assist in tracking subcontractor performance.

15. Support cost analysis function through cross training.

16. Communicate effectively on cost and schedule criteria and explain details of performance systems to cost account

managers to ensure successful completion of project objectives and deliverables on time and within budget.

17. Complete periodic field walkdown of work to validate both performance and estimate to complete (ETC), variance

analysis, complete corrective actions and notify management of the change and impact.

18. Work with Project Control Analysts and Project Managers to establish control account work scope, budget, and

schedule to support development of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and Integrated Master Schedule

(IMS).

19. Determine and ensure compliance with the earned value management system and encourage early detection and

analysis of variances and guide preparation of risk management plans.

20. Support ongoing updates to the Estimate at Completion (EAC) and keep management appraised of their overall

financial posture and funding authorizations throughout the period of performance.

21. Ensure all training and qualifications are up to date, attend educational workshops, and participate in professional

societies.

Essential Functions

1. Interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex

tasks.

2. Exercise discretion and sound judgment in performing work and recommend improvements to operations and / or

processes.

3. Identify and resolve a wide variety of complex assignments.

4. Use independent judgement to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

5. Manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.

6. Exchange information, resolve problems, and coordinate tasks effectively through written or verbal communication.

7. Interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization.

8. Influence, motivate, investigate or direct individuals in accordance with planning, scheduling, and budgeting

principles, theories, and laws and assure a proposed schedule change does not adversely affect other project

objectives.

9. Interface with other projects related to schedule progress, cost variances, and performance measurement analysis

and act as a liaison to resolve problems.

Requirements

A. Education / Experience :

• BA / BS in business, construction management, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and

experience directly related to occupation.

B. Licenses / Certifications :

C. Other Requirements :

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and / or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer / Vet / Disabled

Compensation -

$105,000-$125,000

Benefits