DOE Project Controls Specialist

VNS Federal Services; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VNS Federal Services seeks a Project Controls Specialist to support project reporting, invoicing, and performance tracking on DOE projects in California. You will plan, schedule, monitor, and provide reports to ensure the project stays within contract requirements and budget guidelines.

You will work with the Project Manager through contract life cycles, focusing on scope, estimates, detailed plans, tracking, and status communication.

Qualifications

• AA degree in a related field and 2 years of experience supporting DOE projects, including training and experience with DOE Project(s), or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience reviewing/preparing project charges and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on multiple projects to ensure contract and budget compliance.
• Support Project Manager across contracting lifecycle: scope, estimates, plans, tracking, status.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DEAR requirements.
• Assist contracts with administering subcontracts.
• Develop project schedules and cost-control programs.
• Analyze cost variances and communicate reasons to the PM.
• Provide input to risk management identification, mitigation, and tracking.
• Utilize automated cost management and scheduling systems.
• Prepare monthly reporting data and metrics.
• Review and evaluate project trends, change notices, and direct charges.
• Evaluate contract change documentation for scope entitlement and cost reasonableness.

Skills

DOE EVMS knowledge

Invoicing experience

Cost management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

AA degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VNS Federal Services seeks a Project Controls Specialist to support project reporting, invoicing, and performance tracking on DOE projects in California. You will plan, schedule, monitor, and provide reports to ensure the project stays within contract requirements and budget guidelines.

You will work with the Project Manager through contract life cycles, focusing on scope, estimates, detailed plans, tracking, and status communication.