Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Specialist
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Project Performance Analytics (51426440)
Job Specialty: Regulatory Documentation and Compliance
What You'll Do
Support project and program teams in the development and preparation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliant project baselines and financial forecasts, estimate at complete (EAC) development
- Review EVMS reporting, and supports EVMS Compliance Department with project/program oversight, audit support, baseline development, internal integrated baseline reviews, and real-time information and analysis to Project Controls (PC), Project Managers (PMs), and Control Account Managers (CAMs)
- Conducts monthly and Annual Project Performance Analytics
- Closely support project/program team and collaborates with other functions including project controls, contracts, procurement and central finance as necessary
- Support EVMS policy, process, tools, training and performance assessment in accordance with American National Standards Instituet (ANSI) EVMS 32 guidelines
- Provide specialized EVM analysis and develops specialized reports using automated analytical tools as required
- Perform EVMS analysis, maintenance and surveillance reporting
- Conduct internal training sessions
- Evaluate contractor Integrated Master Schedules/Integrated Master Plans (IMS/IMP) for accuracy against technical requirements and systems engineering processes
- Perform surveillance reviews on the contractor's EVMS
- Provide support to the Project Management Offices and Control Account Managers on the planning and implementation of Earned Value Management Systems Processes to ensure compliance across the Enterprise
- Support the streamlining of processes, tools, and best practices
- Assist with the development of Earned Value Management Systems training courses for all project/program personnel
- Assist with internal Earned Value Management Systems compliance reviews on projects/programs, utilizing a data driven approach to ensure the integration and synchronization of cost and schedule Earned Value Management data
- Support Earned Value Management Systems compliance reviews (Internal Baseline Reviews/Joint Surveillance Reviews) on assigned projects/programs with government oversight agencies
- Work closely with cross functional teams and departments to develop close working relationships that foster the sharing of best practices to maintain compliance
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action identification and evaluates project office processes leading to recommendations for implementation of corrective actions
- Ensure that the EVM System Description Document is being followed
- Assesses quality and timeliness of Cost Performance Report (CPR) Deliverables
- Performs analysis of monthly EVM performance indicators
- Reviews documentation of baseline changes for compliance and clear explanations
- Performs general assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a senior management analyst
- Develops written summaries and reports to be used by the Project Performance Director, and/or Customers
- Prepares and presents briefings and/or presentations as required
- Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional development to remain current in the field, and for application to work assignments
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Master's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- PhD
- OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 13 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Preferred Job Requirements
5 years of hands-on Earned Value Management related experience
- Prior experience in project control and/or government contracting
- Experience working on government DOE or Department of Defense (DOD) projects developing Integrated Master Plans & Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Experience with budget development, variance analysis, estimates to complete, cost performance reports, and cost schedule status reports in an integrated product team environment
- Ability to perform financial analysis and familiar with Microsoft Office suite
- Experience preparing and maintaining EVM artifacts such as: Control Account Plans (CAP), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), Basis of Estimate (BOE), and Work Authorization Document (WAD)
- Experience in preparing for and participating in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR)
- Certified PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Knowledge of American National Standards Institute/Electronic; Industries Alliance standards 748 (ANSI EIA 748 Guidelines and Intent Guide Direct experience with DI MGMT-81650, DI-MGMT-81466(A), and DI-MGMT81861 (current version)
- Knowledge of Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), MIL-STD- 881 (current version), Over Target Baseline (OTB) and Over Target Schedule (OTS) Guide
- Working knowledge of Cloud EVM and Empower
- Basic skills with Primavera P6
- Experience with cost & schedule integration
- Strong communication skills, ability to work well with others, focus on long-term goals and provide support to other team members
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
- Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines
- Self-starter with excellent organization and prioritization skills; and exceptional oral and written communication skills
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Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
