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SeniorProjectControlsSpecialist
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“Senior Project Controls Specialist at LLNL. Skills: Project controls, Schedule development, Cost development. Develop project performance reporting. Maintain project performance reporting”
Industry & Context.
Clarify issues; Analyze concerns; Implement sound decisions; Resolve complex problems; Troubleshoot issues; Resolve issues
U. S. citizenship, Security clearance required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline, Advanced level knowledge of project controls, Advanced experience in project management, Advanced experience using project controls tools, Advanced experience using MS Excel, Advanced verbal communication skills, Advanced written communication skills, Advanced interpersonal skills, Demonstrated ability to lead analysts, Demonstrated ability to mentor analysts, Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction
Nice to Have
Expert level knowledge in project management, Expert level knowledge of project controls tools, Expert level application of project controls tools, Highly advanced experience interpreting work processes, Highly advanced experience developing work processes, Highly advanced experience implementing work processes, Highly advanced experience applying work processes
What You'll Do.
Develop project performance reporting
Maintain project performance reporting
Deliver project performance reporting
Synthesize data from multiple sources
Troubleshoot data integrity issues
Resolve data integrity issues
Troubleshoot traceability issues
Resolve traceability issues
Support baseline development
Support baseline maintenance
Support change control processes
Support configuration management processes
Develop project controls systems
Review project controls systems
Advise on project controls systems
Supervise project controls systems set-up
Supervise project controls systems implementation
Provide training on data development
Provide training on earned value management tools
Provide training on project controls practices
Mentor staff on data development
Mentor staff on earned value management tools
Mentor staff on project controls practices
Plan operational tasks
Implement operational tasks
Implement technical tasks
Use statistical tools to analyze metrics
Evaluate metrics results
Recommend conclusions for project team
Ensure integrity of project controls data
Ensure compliance with processes
Ensure compliance with procedures
Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements
Exercise independent judgment
Resolve moderately complex issues
Escalate significant risks
Escalate significant issues
Contribute to continuous improvement
Provide technical direction
Drive consistent application of processes
Drive consistent application of tools
Drive consistent application of reporting practices
Serve as advisor to project leadership
Interpret performance trends
Interpret performance drivers
Interpret corrective actions
Lead improvements to dashboards
Lead improvements to reporting tools
Lead improvements to project control methodologies
Facilitate cross-functional alignment
Facilitate issue resolution
Lead development of training content
Lead delivery of training content
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with functional partners; Collaborate in a team environment; Collaborate with management; Collaborate with technical personnel; Collaborate with scientific personnel; Collaborate with administrative personnel; Cross-functional alignment; Resolve complex issues; Matrixed environment collaboration
Communication Scope
Present technical information; Explain technical information; Provide advice to management; Present to regulators; Present to reviewers; Present to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project controls, Earned Value Management Systems, Scope management, Budget management, Cost estimating, Planning, Scheduling
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have multiple opening for Senior Project Controls Specialists to support the Strategic Deterrence Project Controls organization. You will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of both schedule and cost earned value data, including data analysis and preparation of routine and specialized reports. You will be responsible for leading and contributing to the development of future and current project controls guidance, work processes, tools, and procedures included in the project controls system. These positions will programmatically support various projects and programs in the Strategic Deterrence Project Controls organization and will report administratively to the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate. This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. These positions will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will * Develop, maintain, and deliver project performance reporting and dashboards by synthesizing data from multiple systems; troubleshoot and resolve data integrity and traceability issues in collaboration with functional partners. * Support baseline development, baselin
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