Project Controls Analyst

nLIGHT; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target cash bonus (5% of earned wages)

Restricted Stock Unit grants

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (4 weeks)

Health, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

nLIGHT in Camas, WA is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to provide cost and schedule management across government development and production programs. You will integrate master schedules in MS Project, monitor scope, budget, and schedule, and prepare ETC/EAC estimates with input from program staff.

The role requires a BS or equivalent in a related field and at least 5 years in project controls or FP&A, with strong MS Project and Excel skills. US DoD clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls Cost Analysis, Schedule Analysis, FP&A, Project Management or related role.
• Practical knowledge of project management planning tools (MS Project).
• Experience utilizing cost control tools and other financial analysis tools.
• Solid MS Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Controls support across the project lifecycle for government development and production programs.
• Integrated Master Schedule management into MS Project.
• Implement, monitor, report and analyze program scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare ETC/EAC estimates from program staff input.
• Participate or lead presentations and group discussions regarding cost or schedule for both internal and external customers.
• BOM management and reconciliation to support configuration management through the system design, development, integration, and test phases.
• Review cost and schedule with cross functional engineering teams and update metrics accordingly.
• Assist in development of methods and tools to support financial, schedule and contract activities.
• Assist in management of EVM projects to ensure accurate tracking of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Prepare customer facing reporting on cost, schedule, ETC, EAC

Skills

Dynamic environment adaptability

Strong problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

EVMS

Earned Value Management

MS Excel

Job description

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

The Project Controls Analyst is critical for multi-disciplinary coordination across the company. We expect the Project Controls Analyst to learn a wide range of tools and coordinate and monitor complex activities and interactions across engineering teams.This position provides critical cost and schedule management information to team members and management using MS Project, EVMS, for Project and other tools to enable optimizing program execution. You will be a great fit if you are motivated to learn new tools while supporting rapid prototyping of cutting-edge laser systems as part of a dynamic and hard-working team.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/

Responsibilities:

• Provide Project Controls support across the project lifecycle for government development and production programs.

• Integrated Master Schedule management into MS Project.


• Implement, monitor, report and analyze program scope, budget, and schedule.


• Prepare ETC/EAC estimates from program staff input.


• Participate or lead presentations and group discussions regarding cost or schedule for both internal and external customers.


• BOM management and reconciliation to support configuration management through the system design, development, integration, and test phases.


• Review cost and schedule with cross functional engineering teams and update metrics accordingly.


• Assist in development of methods and tools to support financial, schedule and contract activities.


• Assist in management of EVM projects to ensure accurate tracking of cost, schedule, and performance.


• Prepare customer facing reporting on cost, schedule, ETC, EAC

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships.


• BS or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls Cost Analysis, Schedule Analysis, FP&A, Project Management or related position.


• Practical knowledge of project management planning tools (MS Project).


• Experience utilizing cost control tools and other financial analysis tools.


• Solid MS Excel skills, along with other MS Office products.


• Strong problem-solving ability and ability to integrate information from multiple sources to reach a solution.


• Excels in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.


• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Office Dynamics 365.


• Experience with Earned Value Management.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Project Controls Analyst: $95,000 - $120,000

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages


• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants


• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year


• 10 paid Holidays


• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date


• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting


• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Aflac Supplemental Insurance


• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

E-Verify Participation

nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster


• Right to Work Poster