IMS/EVMS Surveillance Analyst — OPC Shipbuilding

Cortina Solutions; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance

VSP Vision

HSA Compatible Health Plan

FSA and Dependent Care Reimbursement

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short and Long Term Dis/

Matching 401(k) Plan

Flexible PTO

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Federal Holidays

Company Match on Donations

Professional Development

Job summary

Cortina Solutions is seeking an IMS/EVMS Surveillance Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard OPC program in Mobile, AL. You will analyze IMS and EVMS, validate contractor performance, and assist leadership with cost, schedule, and risk visibility across construction efforts.

Responsibilities include CPPM analyses, CPM scheduling, and maintaining plans with MS Project, Primavera, SharePoint, and Power BI. The role requires DoD SECRET clearance eligibility and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related technical field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting project management, scheduling, or EVMS analysis within a shipbuilding or defense acquisition environment
• Experience analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using critical path methodologies
• Familiarity with EVMS compliance practices aligned with DCMA standards and ANSI-EIA-748 guidelines
• Experience preparing schedule performance analyses, variance assessments, and program status reports
• Proficiency using MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software
• Ability to analyze cost, schedule, and performance trends using structured analytical techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in an active shipyard environment with moderate walking and movement between facilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance of the shipbuilder’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and EVMS to ensure contract compliance
• Analyze schedule networks, milestone progress, and production status using critical path methods
• Assess contractor compliance with DCMA standards and ANSI-EIA-748 EVMS guidelines
• Evaluate schedule changes, risks, and performance trends affecting cost, schedule, and technical objectives
• Support validation of contractor performance reporting including CPR, CFSR, CCDR, and IMS deliverables
• Assist with PMB assessments and EAC analysis activities
• Maintain and update Government planning schedules and progress tracking models using MS Project, Primavera, SharePoint, and Power BI
• Audit shipbuilder-reported production progress against actual status in shipyards and onboard cutters
• Support reconciliation of contractor cost and schedule reports across systems
• Prepare reports, trackers, and briefing materials summarizing schedule health and risks
• Support development of program plans including WBS, work packages, milestones, and cost data
• Perform analysis of planned vs actual cost and schedule across funding docs and resources
• Support identification of production impacts from engineering changes and waivers
• Participate in risk identification, mitigation, and corrective action activities
• Coordinate schedule inputs across stakeholders and prepare status briefings for leadership

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Cortina Solutions is seeking an IMS/EVMS Surveillance Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard OPC program in Mobile, AL. You will analyze IMS and EVMS, validate contractor performance, and assist leadership with cost, schedule, and risk visibility across construction efforts.

Responsibilities include CPPM analyses, CPM scheduling, and maintaining plans with MS Project, Primavera, SharePoint, and Power BI. The role requires DoD SECRET clearance eligibility and U.S.