Project Controls Specialist (3716)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Controls Specialist (3716) in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) with general support services for the Assistant Manager for the River and Plateau (AMRP):

Earned Value, Metrics, & Reporting

• Monitor and analyze project performance using Earned Value Management principles to recognize and report adverse trends to respective Subject Matter Experts, Division Directors, and Assistant Managers.
• Monitor and analyze project milestones and performance metrics.
• Integrate monthly analyses through workbook and meetings with input from the contractors and the HFO Subject Matter Experts for inclusion in One Enterprise Management System (OEMS), Project Analysis Reporting System 2 (PARS 2), and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Budget

• Prepare an integrated annual budget request and provide responses to various budget data calls pertaining to budget requests.
• Analyze contractor spend plans and budget forecasts.
• Assist with strategic planning and document updates.

Baseline Management

• Evaluate current schedule data and analyze the critical path schedules to recognize and report adverse trends to respective Subject Matter Experts, Division Directors, and Assistant Managers.
• Provide scheduling support to Subject Matter Experts, Division Directors, and Assistant Managers.
• Support HFO baseline schedule, estimate, and risk updates and life-cycle planning.
• Support baseline reviews, HQ Peer Reviews, and other reviews as required; including recommendations and assessments of technical and non-technical project issues.
• Evaluate and review risks, risk register, and assure accuracy of risk reports and risk management plans.

Capital Projects

• Support capital projects through the 413.3B process and budgeting requirements.

Contract Management

• Support the review and analysis of Independent Government Estimates.
• Support evaluation and review of statements of work and work scope strategy for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Support development of requests for proposal, proposal evaluations, and other contract documents.
• Support contract change control.

Reviews/Audits

• Assist with reviews of invoices and baseline submittals.
• Support the respective Division Directors (DD) and Assistant Managers (AM) in preparing for project reviews and/or other draft presentations to HFO Management, Environmental Management - Headquarters (HQ) Management, etc.
• Support the Environmental Liability and GAO audits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education – BA degree in relevant field of study. Ten years of experience may be substituted for BA degree. 

• At least 10 years of experience in project controls/project management. This is in addition to any experience used to substitute for educational qualifications.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Primavera (P6).
• Knowledge of reporting systems including One Enterprise Management System (OEMS) and Project Analysis Reporting System 2 (PARS 2), Hanford Data Integrator (HANDI), and COBRA; or similar systems.
• Experience related to Hanford’s environmental cleanup activities including deactivation, decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition of industrial and nuclear facilities, remediation of waste sites, groundwater, waste management/disposition, and CERCLA/RCRA documentation is preferred.
• A knowledge of DOE/HFO policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of program and project management practices, policies, and procedures; preference for knowledge of and experience with DOE Order 413.3B, “Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Asset Projects.”
• Experience with cost estimating, risk management, and scheduling on a DOE project.
• Expertise in budgeting, resource planning & allocation, and business management practices.
• Experience with project planning, tracking, reporting, and management. 
• Experience with audits, project evaluations, and baseline change control.
• Experience with risk identification, mitigation, and management.
• Experience in process improvement.
• Sufficient knowledge of contract change management to prepare requests for proposals, review independent government estimates, evaluate contractor proposals, and produce/maintain performance/fee documentation.
• Knowledge of the Hanford Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn and utilize, various technology management tools used at Hanford.

LOCATION

Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA. 

TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY

This position may be eligible for telework at the discretion of the Technical Monitor (TM), in consultation with the Contracting Officer (CO). If identified as telework eligible, a 30-day waiting period requiring 100% in-office support will apply. The CO may waive this requirement with the TM's agreement. Should in-person support be required for any reason and duration by the TM or CO, the contractor must report for duty in-person as requested. The ability to telework regularly or situationally may be revoked at any time by the CO or TM. While teleworking, the GSSC must adhere to the protocols set by the TM or CO, which may include, but are not limited to, daily check-in and check-out messages with a detailed list of accomplishments for the day.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Pay Range:

$58.41/hr to $72.72/hr 

or $121,493.00/year to $151.258.00/year

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability