Project Controls/Cobra Analyst

Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
We have an opening for a Project Controls/Cobra Analyst to support Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI's) Nuclear Weapon Life Extension Program (LEP) and Modification Program. You will lead all aspects of development, implementation, and support of the cost engine within the WCI Earned Value Management System. You will ensure integration of the Cobra cost engine with the program's scheduling and accounting tools and the proper management of project costs, measurement of performance, management of change control, and analysis of budgets, actuals, and forecasts. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED), within the Engineering Directorate. NSED provides support to the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Principal Directorate.In this role you will

• Define and design the data architecture for the EVMS cost engine to support streamlined integration with both the scheduling tool and accounting system and thus, enable efficient and accurate planning, performance management, and reporting.
• Coordinate the maintenance, patches, upgrades, and overall health of the EVMS cost engine tool with the data systems team.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing EVMS implementation and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Manage the performance measurement baseline through the monthly integration of schedule plan, status, and forecasts with accounting system actuals, and develop robust quality assurance checklists to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reviewing program performance measurement and cost variances, and for the implementation of change actions into the cost baseline according to procedure.
• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of the Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) deliverables, including performance data supporting M&O Program Status Report.
• Prepare and manage the variance analysis collection process and produce the Format 1 and Format 5 deliverable to the sponsor according to the monthly business rhythm.
• Develop and manage the Estimate to Complete collection and integration process and validate the Estimate at Complete (EAC) within the Cobra data system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications
  
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Information Systems discipline or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Significant earned value management knowledge and experience, including baseline development and change control.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience implementing EVMS such as cost processors (e.g. Deltek Cobra), scheduling and reporting tools (e.g. Primavera, Empower), and accounting tools (e.g. Oracle Financials).
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office with extensive experience in advanced Excel functions.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Proven track record in problem solving, identifying, and confronting problems (even when the problem occurs outside own domain), proposing the best technical and cost-effective solutions.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and accuracy while supporting interruptions in a dynamic working environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with multidisciplinary team members, using negotiation skills to influence.Qualifications We Desire
    • Familiar with Department of Defense (DoD) 5000 and NNSA 6.x acquisition processes.
    • Project Management Professional Certification.
      Additional Information
      Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
      • Included in 2021 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
      • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
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      • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
      • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environmentLearn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our -.COVID-19 Vaccination MandateLLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.Security ClearanceLLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Some positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement above). If you are selected and a clearance is required, we -will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you -meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. - For additional information please see -.Equal Employment OpportunityLLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.LLNS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations during the application and recruiting processes due to a disability. - If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via our . -California -Privacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles -job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed -.Position InformationThis is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
        • Included in 2022 -Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
        • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
        • Comprehensive
        • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
        • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environmentLearn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our . -COVID-19 Vaccination MandateLLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.Security ClearanceThis position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. - -If you are selected, we -will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you -meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. - Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. - -For additional information, please see . -Pre-Employment Drug TestExternal applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.Equal Employment OpportunityLLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our . -California -Privacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles -job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed .PandoLogic. Keywords: Compensation / Benefits Analyst, Location: Livermore, CA - 94551 , PL: 535531009

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