Principal Business Analyst-Project Controls

UDR Consulting; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UDR Consulting, INC seeks a Principal Business Analyst-Project Controls in Aiken, SC to support Savannah River Site programs. The role focuses on cost control, scheduling, and financial analysis across complex projects, requiring strong leadership and analytical skills.

Responsibilities include developing baselines, variance analyses, and interfacing with management to drive cost effectiveness and schedule performance. DOE clearance preferred; competitive salaries and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 5 years of practical experience; equivalent combinations per ad.
• Expert proficiency in automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems.
• Experience with site business systems and project management at the tactical level.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop, implement and maintain project controls, financial analysis and cost control throughout life cycle.
• Perform routine project cost reviews and schedule meetings; prepare reports.
• Develop/change management processes for engineering and construction scope.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

PeopleSoft

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in business / construction management / engineering or related area

Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / engineering or related area

Associate's degree + 11 years experience

High school diploma + 15 years experience

Tools

Site Business systems

PeopleSoft

Success Estimating software

Job description

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Business Analyst-Project Controls opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Close Date: 8/20/2026

Job # 1568

DUTIES

Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.

Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.

• Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
• Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
• Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings
• Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope
• An analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management
• Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
• Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client's business unit. Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
• Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools)
• Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity- Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness
• Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans
• Assemble, analyze, interpret information and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues.
• Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel. Understands CAS/FAR principles

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills

Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Working knowledge of Success Estimating software.

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.