Senior Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
  
  

Responsibilities

MSTS is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Planning (IP) efforts at the NNSS. This Project Controls position will support NNSS Mission priorities and project scope execution via integration of NNSS facility P6 schedules in the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Using various data visualization methods, trending, and reporting this position will support creation of key schedule information to support NNSS leadership decisions about the priorities of project execution. Tools like Primavera P6, MAXIMO, Power BI, Denodo, and SQL queries will all be utilized to find and deliver innovative solutions to mitigate potential resource and schedule conflicts.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include both cost and schedule support as part of a centralized Project Controls organization.
• Support the development and execution of project and functional planning.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor performance baselines, including the change control process.
• May serve as an assistant to a Project Manager.
• Export, format, and evaluate data to support project deliverables and management needs.
• Work on large and small teams to identify issues and provide viable solutions.
• Develop and implement project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Ensure proper Work Authorizations are approved prior to execution of project scope.
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database.
• Ensure Earned Value Management (EVM) process compliance.
• Contribute to project estimate development and incorporation into the P6 schedule.
• Learn functionality of new or updated project controls system.
• Create and monitor use of project charge numbers.
• Work with project manager to develop and process baseline change requests (BCRs).
• Allocate and monitor project funding.
• Work with Control Account Managers to develop variance analysis and track corrective actions.
• Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and project stakeholders to document scope.
• Participate in project surveillances and audits.
• Develop P6 schedule activities using scope defined in the project WBS.
• Perform Critical Path and Float analyses and report results to project management.
• Monitor remaining project scope and needed resources to develop accurate Estimate to Complete.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.
  
  

Qualifications

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Math or Business-related field and at least 5 years of professional level experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Preferred knowledge in the following areas: data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, innovation, collaboration, communication, and adaptability.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Deltek Cobra (or similar system), Primavera P6 (or similar system), and Oracle ERP (or similar system).
• Advanced MS Excel skills desired.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data with minimal errors.
• Communication and organization skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Proficiency in the following processes and tool sets:
• WBS development.
• Work Authorization process.
• Primavera P6 schedule development and execution process.
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database.
• EVM techniques.
• Estimating processes and techniques.
• Application System processes.
• Opening and closing of charge numbers in the accounting system.
• Change Control process, including client supporting data.
• Baseline development, control, and reporting.
• Funds application process and control.
• Supporting the Variance Analysis process.
• Requirements definition.
• Develop WBS and Dictionary based on requirements.
• Support internal/external reviews and validations.
• Extrapolate a schedule from the WBS.
• Use the schedule to support a complete Critical Path/Float analysis.
• Convert Estimates to Budgets in support of planning process.
• Develop Estimates to Complete.
• Able to manage working at multiple sites - The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Work at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada) is required in support of these functions.
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘ Identity, Credential, and Access Management ,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘ Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors .’

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $78,832.00 - $118,248.00.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.