REMOTE Senior Principal Project Controls Specialist

Support of multiple projects and programs. Interface directly with project and functional team members to obtain required input in a multiple-project environment. 

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and monitor performance measurement baselines, including cost and schedule, baseline management and change control, risk management, subcontract/accrual management, earned value management, variance analysis, and estimate at completion. Support the development and execution of project and functional planning. May act for a Project Manager, as needed. Support for program/project teams in all phases of the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure). Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database. Develop and maintain performance measurement tools to support planning, estimating, scheduling, and risk analysis of project work. Assist Project Managers in developing metrics to support the measurement of performance to cost and schedule objectives. Perform detailed analysis of project costs, performance, forecasts, and funds status. Prepare reports to reflect program/project status, cost and schedule trends, funding and project uncertainties. Support project deliverables and assist in the development of project reviews for internal and external customer briefings. Lead and participate in leadership initiatives, as requested. Lead elements of Project Controls Training Program and/or any other required/necessary training. Review and/or development of Desktop Instructions, Company Directives, policies and procedures.

Proficiency in the use of the following processes and tool sets:

• Application System processes;
• Baseline development, control, and reporting;
• Change Control process, including client supporting data;
• Convert estimates to budgets in support of planning process;
• Develop Estimates to Complete;
• Develop WBS and Dictionary based on requirements;
• Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques;
• Estimating processes and techniques;
• Extrapolate a schedule from the WBS;
• Funds application process and control;
• Opening and closing of charge numbers in the accounting system;
• Requirements definition;
• Schedule development and execution process;
• Support internal/external reviews and validations;
• Support the Variance Analysis process;
• Use the schedule to support a complete Critical Path/Float analysis.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment;
• Must adapt well to a changing environment;
• Data mining, analysis, and modeling techniques;
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data with minimal errors;
• Equally competent in usage, application, and integration of both cost and schedule tools;
• Ability to work multi-tasks, tenacious, and possess excellent problem-solving skills;
• Detail oriented;
• Strong organization and goal planning skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and at least 12 years of related experience including line-item experience.

Computer Skills General, Preferred

Microsoft Office, Deltek Cobra or equivalent, Primavera P6 & Oracle R12 or equivalent ERP