Project Control Analyst

US Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support the Super PMO and the Rebuild USVI initiative. The analyst develops and implements, assesses and controls, and reviews disaster recovery projects administered by the recipient/sub-recipient and provides assistance in evaluating program effectiveness.

The analyst also monitors, analyzes, and reports on disaster recovery project activities to assist in completing each assigned project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; PM certifications preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in project management or related management roles.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the implementation of PA/HMPG/other disaster recovery-related projects for QA, accuracy and completeness.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare reports for performance measures and data.
• Review sub-recipients reports to ensure on-time submission and compliance.
• Monitor and update the project database; document and report issues.
• Assist the project team in preparing reports and presentations.
• Participate in project progress reviews and in developing the integrated master schedule and master budget.
• Assist with tracking payment applications and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
• Assist leadership in policy/procedure development for design and construction.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong analytical skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

PM certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Database management systems

Job description

As the Project Control Analyst, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evaluating the effectiveness of the territory’s Super Project Management Office (Super PMO), which will oversee the Rebuild USVI initiative. The analyst develops and implements, assesses and controls, and reviews disaster recovery projects/programs administered by the recipient/sub-recipient and provides assistance in evaluating program effectiveness. The analyst also monitors, analyzes, and reports on disaster recovery project activities to assist in completing each assigned project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and monitor the implementation of all Public Assistance (PA) projects, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant projects (HMPG), and other federally funded – disaster recovery-related projects for quality assurance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare reports for the PA, HMPG, CDBG-DR, and other disaster recovery-related grant programs’ performance measures and supporting statistical data.
• Compile data and prepare reports regarding the activities and operations of the Public Assistance (PA) projects, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant projects (HMPG), and other federally funded projects related to disaster recovery.
• Review and ensure that sub-recipients submit required reports on time in an effort to be compliant with the applicable funding sources.
• Monitor and update the project database to track progress and keep the project team on task. Document and report on the project issues.
• Assist the project team in the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Participate in project progress reviews.
• Assists with the development of the integrated master schedule and master budget for assigned projects.
• Assist the project team with tracking payment applications.
• Analyze project operations to ensure adherence to program objectives; document and report all discrepancies and make suggestions with proposed technical improvements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and consultants, conduct internal meetings, and streamline the overall project, with the primary aim of keeping all Public Assistance (PA), FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMPG), and other federally funded disaster recovery-related projects on schedule and on budget.
• Assist the ODR Director, Executive Delivery Manager, and Associate Director of Project Management in the development of policies and procedures to fulfill project objectives for design and construction.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or other related degree program.
• Project management-related certifications and licenses are preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of project management or related management experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, and regulations of accounting and reporting of finances, including internal controls, in government operations.
• Possess project management skills to include strategy, planning, setting objectives and planning to meet those objectives, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, financial management and sustainability.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and general database management systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other agency personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments.
• Ability to multitask, work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, and problem solve.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to perform duties with limited supervision.
• Must understand engineering concepts, principles, and theory, with technical experience is desirable.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones

This position will remain open until filled.