Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst, Senior/Principal

Cobec Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst to support the FAA's modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in program financial management and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include tracking cost/schedule performance and training staff on EVM principles. This is a full-time, remote position.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in earned value management or program financial management.
• Comfortable briefing executives on EVM strategy.
• Experience with compliance audits and EVM tools.

Responsibilities

• Track and report cost and schedule performance.
• Develop variance analyses and performance reports.
• Train FAA and Cobec staff on EVM principles.
• Lead independent EVM surveillance reviews.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

PMP or Earned Value Professional certification

Tools

Kahua

Deltek Cobra

Primavera

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position: Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst, Senior/Principal

Function: Program Financial Management / EVM Analysis

Location: Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC

Remote Work Option: Yes

Employee Status: Full-Time

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check.

Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a "people first" mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders, and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person's abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role. In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This role supports the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control Systems (BNATCS) Program by providing earned value management (EVM) expertise to improve cost, schedule, and performance visibility across one of the FAA's most ambitious modernization efforts. The EVM Analyst helps BNATCS leadership ensure timely milestone achievement, effective contractor oversight, and compliance with FAA standards. The position may be filled at the Associate, Senior, or Principal level depending on candidate qualifications, with responsibilities and leadership scope scaling accordingly.

Years of Relevant Experience

Requires 10-15+ years of experience in earned value management, program financial management, or related program control disciplines.

• Senior to Principal-level professionals (15-20+ years) will be recognized as subject-matter experts with experience advising executives, leading compliance audits, and shaping program-wide EVM strategies.

Essential Job Functions

• Track, analyze, and report cost and schedule performance against the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), identifying trends, risks, and variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop, reconcile, and deliver variance analyses and performance reports.
• Review and validate vendor CPRs, invoices, and financial submissions; reconcile actuals against baseline plans; and ensure compliance with FAA Earned Value Management (EVM) standards.
• Forecast Estimates at Completion (EACs), integrate risk analysis into performance management, and support corrective action planning to maintain baseline integrity.
• Collaborate with schedulers, finance, and technical staff to align cost, schedule, and performance data across domains.
• Train and mentor FAA and Cobec staff on EVM principles, tools, and compliance requirements, building sustainable program capability.
• Contribute to process improvement by recommending enhancements to EVM standards, compliance practices, and reporting tools.
• Provide authoritative interpretation of FAA EVM policy, tailoring guidance to program offices and contractors to ensure consistent compliance with AMS and agency reporting standards.
• Lead independent EVM surveillance reviews, data quality assessments, and compliance audits across FAA programs.
• Develop and maintain advanced dashboards, automated analytics, and visualization tools to communicate performance insights to senior FAA leadership.
• At advanced levels, advise executives on EVM strategy and drive innovation in reporting and analytics to strengthen FAA program oversight.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field). Graduate degree a plus.
• PMP and/or Earned Value Professional (EVP) certification preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong preference for experience with Kahua and Deltek Cobra as primary EVM toolsets.
• Knowledge of Primavera and Prism is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to forecast and interpret cost/schedule outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable briefing executives.
• Familiarity with FAA EVM criteria and EVMS compliance requirements preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company.

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law