Earned Value Management System Analyst

Earned Value Management System Analyst

6 Months with possible extension

Richland WA

Required: P6 systems and Earned Value Management
Highly recommended: Power BI

Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Project Controls best practices. Promote sound business decisions and best practices in the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial analysis, schedule/cost control, and effective risk management is support of Client. business requirements. Monitor business processes and project performance to ensure sound business and financial controls are instituted. Ensure that budget, cost, and schedule practices conform with generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards, and contractual requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsible for leading with minimal supervision the development, coordination, tracking and execution, to include:

Provide Project Controls oversight of Capital and O&M projects and adhere to Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

Function as the P6 system administrator, including but not limited to:

--Security audit

--User access

--Code field maintenance

--Organizational Break Down Structure (OBS) maintenance

Processing month-end project reporting using EVM system tools.

Processing approved baseline changes through the EVM system.

Uploading budget, labor offsets, and contingency update files into the financial system.

Performing monthly contingency reconciliation in utilizing Power BI

Performing the quarterly Long-Range Plan (LRP) reconciliation to ensure alignment between the LRP, P6, and the financial system.

Coordinate project planning for the next fiscal year between Project Controls and Business Planning.

Ensure adherence to Project Controls standards and expectations by reviewing initial baseline schedule during the annual budget cycle.

Loading the next fiscal year budget and associated files into the financial system during the annual budget cycle.

Assist Project Controls supervision in monthly analysis and identify trends in project performance.

Identifying and proposing changes and/or improvements to Project Controls reporting.

Conduct benchmarking studies for business related issues.

Coordinate the maintenance and updating of Project Controls Power BI reports and data sets.

Interface with Information Services and Planning, Scheduling, and Outage departments for all planned P6 upgrades.

Perform any special assignments and exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrate proficiencies using gained knowledge through experience and education.

Required Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center.

OR

• AA degree and 12 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center.

OR

• High school diploma or GED and 14 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center.

Desired Education and Experience

• Formal training on Primavera P6 Professional.
• Certification via the Project Management Institute (PMP, PBA, SP, CAPM, or RMP).
• Utility industry experience preferred.
• Process Improvement experience.
• Experience in nuclear power generation business processes including work management, operations, HR, finance, accounting, project management.
• Previous BWR nuclear power experience in Project Controls with EVMS applications.

Required abilities and skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• Must possess an understanding of planning, financial management, budgeting practices and risk management.
• Must maintain detailed knowledge and understanding of corporate strategies and management initiatives.
• Demonstrated focus on developing quality work products with limited oversight and effective at validating expectations.
• Strong presentation and communication skills and the ability to handle oneself professionally and credibly with audiences from department managers to senior leaders. This will require fielding questions and will often require presentations.
• Ability to work as a team member or leader.
• Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities.
• Must be able to function as both a service provider and a controller.

Desired abilities and skills

• A general understanding of nuclear plant operations, and more detailed knowledge of the mission and business requirements of supported organizations.
• Must be generally familiar with project and net billing agreements.
• A general knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EMV) methodology and practices.
• Knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 Professional
• Knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 administration (code maintenance, application security, etc.)
• Knowledge of BWR plant systems and components, system interrelationships, design basis, and regulatory requirements (FSAR, industry codes, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to maximize performance through leadership is highly desired.

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