Project Controls Specialist I

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS); North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) is seeking a Project Controls Specialist I to support NNSS and the ASD project. The role requires a Bachelors in Science, Engineering, Math or Business, with strong data analytics, budgeting, forecasting and scheduling skills.

Experience with Primavera P6 and Cobra is preferred, along with detailed data handling and teamwork abilities. The position involves working at Losee Road in North Las Vegas and NNSS, with a 4/10 schedule; a pre-placement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Preferred knowledge: data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, problem solving, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Advanced MS Excel skills desired.
• Ability to manipulate large data with minimal errors; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules with full resource loading.
• Integrate Primavera P6 with Cobra performance-reporting database.
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques and estimating processes.
• Support multi-site operations at North Las Vegas and NNSS.

Skills

Data analytics

Budgeting

Forecasting

Scheduling

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Math or Business-related field or equivalent training and experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Cobra

WBS development

Job description

MSTS is seeking a Project Controls Specialist I to support the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and the Advanced Source and Detectors (ASD) project.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Math or Business-related field or equivalent training and experience.
• Preferred knowledge in the following areas: data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, innovation, collaboration, communication, and adaptability.
• Basic computer skills including the use of spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.
• Advanced MS Excel skills desired.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data with minimal errors. Communication and organization skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Proficiency or ability to learn the following processes and tool sets: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
• Work Authorization process
• Primavera P6 schedule development and execution process
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database
• Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques
• Estimating processes and techniques
• Application System processes
• Opening and closing of charge numbers in the accounting system
• Change Control process

• The position will need to be able to manage working at multiple sites - the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the NNSS (Nevada National Security Site) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.
• The work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ' Identity, Credential, and Access Management , ' and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ' Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors .'

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Hourly range for this position is: $25.50- $38.25.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.