EVM Subject Matter Expert

APEX TK LLC; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC is seeking an experienced EVM SME to support NASA Headquarters Office of the Chief Financial Officer (HQ OCFO). The role covers surveillance, governance, and communications for Earned Value Management across NASA programs and external partners.

The position requires deep EVM knowledge, familiarity with NASA policies and related guidelines, and proficiency with Cobra, Acumen Fuse, Empower, and Microsoft Office. Strong communication with HQ and program offices is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA degree.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and practical experience in earned value management (EVM).
• Comprehensive understanding of NASA EVM policies, NASA FAR Supplement, EVMS guidelines, OMB Circular A-11, DoD EVMS Interpretation Guide, and related best practices.
• Proficiency with Deltek Cobra, Acumen Fuse, Encore Analytics Empower, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, interfacing effectively with HQ, Mission Directorates, and Centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide EVMS Surveillance as CFA for NASA-validated contractors, including quarterly events and annual reports.
• Support NASA EVM Capability for in-house projects through planning, implementation, and training; maintain EVM documentation.
• Provide EVMS surveillance for NASA in-house projects, including risk matrices and reports.
• Provide EVMS Compliance Reviews, IBRs, and other assessments; support DCMA reviews as needed.
• Maintain databases for EVMS Surveillance and IBR findings.
• Provide Systems Administration for EVM and related software, including backups, renewals, testing, help desk, and training.
• Provide Agency-level EVM support including HQ actions, analyses, waivers, and publications.
• Coordinate communications and outreach for external conferences and forums.
• Coordinate the quarterly EVM Working Group and related logistics.
• Maintain NASA EVM policies, guidance, and documentation.
• Maintain the NASA EVM training curriculum and deliver agency-wide training.
• Attend weekly team and customer meetings.

Skills

EVM expertise

Strong communication

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