EVM Subject Matter Expert

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC seeks an EVM Subject Matter Expert to support NASA HQ OCFO. The role covers surveillance, compliance reviews, training, and documentation across in‑house and external programs. Interaction with mission directorates and centers is required.

Strong background in EVM, NASA policies, and related DoD guidance is essential. Proficiency with Cobra, Acumen Fuse, and Empower, plus MS Project and Office, will be used daily.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in earned value management (EVM).
• Demonstrated expertise in NASA EVM policies and related guidance.
• Experience interfacing with HQ, centers, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide EVMS Surveillance as CFA for NASA‑validated contractors, quarterly events and reports.
• Maintain EVM documentation, processes, and training materials across projects.
• Support IBRs, compliance reviews, and agency‑level EVM initiatives.

Skills

EVM knowledge

Executive communication

Program coordination

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Acumen Fuse

Encore Analytics Empower

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

APEX TK is seeking an EVM SME to provide direct support to The Headquarters Office of the Chief Financial Officer (HQ OCFO). The HQ OCFO serves as NASA’s steward and Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA) for Earned Value Management (EVM). As part of this responsibility, the EVM team delivers subject matter expertise to Headquarters organizations, Mission Directorates, programs and projects, and external partners. This support spans System Surveillance and Reviews, Systems Administration, Agency-wide EVM guidance and coordination, and Communications, Outreach, and Documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide EVMS Surveillance as the CFA for NASA-validated contractors, including conducting quarterly surveillance events and delivering annual surveillance event schedule, analysis, findings, reports, and training.
• Support NASA EVM Capability for in-house projects through planning, implementation, and training; maintain the EVM System Description, processes, and training materials.
• Provide EVMS Surveillance for NASA In-house Projects, including conducting quarterly surveillance events and delivering annual surveillance risk matrix, surveillance event schedule, analysis, findings, reports, and training.
• Provide EVMS Compliance Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and other assessments facilitation/support and delivering findings, analysis, reports, and training. Support DCMA reviews, as needed.
• Maintain databases for EVMS Surveillance and IBR findings.
• Provide Systems Administration for EVM and related software, including backup administration, software renewals, testing/version release, help desk support, central repository management, reporting, presentations, training, and maintaining EVM Teams and external websites.
• Provide Agency-level EVM support, including HQ actions, initiatives, independent analyses, waivers/deviations, research, and publications.
• Provide communications and outreach support and presentations for external conferences, the NASA DECM Practitioners Forum, the NASA Cost & Schedule Symposium, and other events.
• Coordinate the quarterly EVM Working Group, including logistics, communications, attendee list management, agenda development, speaker coordination, and other related deliverables.
• Maintain NASA EVM policies, guidance, and documentation (e.g., NFS, NPR 7120.5, EVM Implementation Handbook, IBR Handbook, etc.).
• Maintain the NASA EVM training curriculum in collaboration with CFO University; schedule and deliver Agency-wide training and develop new courses as needed.
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings, customer-specific EVM meetings, and other programmatic meetings.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience and BS/BA degree
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and practical experience in earned value management (EVM).
• Comprehensive understanding of NASA EVM policies and requirements, the NASA FAR Supplement, EIA-748 EVMS guidelines, OMB Circular A-11, the DoD EVMS Interpretation Guide, industry best practices, and related policies and guidance.
• Proficiency with Deltek Cobra and Acumen Fuse; Encore Analytics’ Empower; Microsoft Project; and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with personnel across HQ organizations, Mission Directorates, and Centers.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Combined EVM and project scheduling experience.
• Possession of relevant industry certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Earned Value Management Professional (EVP)), desired.
• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a coordination or staff role.
• NASA Public Trust Suitability Determination