Remote Deltek Cobra EVM Implementation Lead

Bart & Associates, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Deltek Cobra Earned Value Management Implementation Lead for a federal government contractor is sought for a part-time six-month engagement. Lead the design, configuration, and rollout of Deltek Cobra to support EVM in ANSI/EIA-748, including cost/schedule integration and government reporting.

Translate requirements into Cobra configurations, design WBS/OBS structures, and ensure accurate data, user adoption, and SDLC alignment. Collaborate with CAMs, control accounts, and SMEs.

Qualifications

• Versed in the design, configuration, implementation, testing, and deployment of Deltek Cobra.
• 8+ years of experience in project controls or EVM, with a minimum of four years of functional experience with Deltek Cobra.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles and ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the implementation lead for Deltek Cobra, owning the end‑to‑end configuration and rollout of the EVM solution across the program.
• Elicit and document cost, EVM, and reporting requirements from functional users, CAMs, and SMEs.
• Review, analyze, define, and document business functions and processes related to Earned Value Management and cost/schedule integration.
• Define alternatives and make recommendations to enhance and/or streamline EVM and project controls processes.
• Translate customer requirements into a best fit within Deltek Cobra, and develop processes and documentation that support the SDLC.
• Design and configure Cobra structures including WBS, OBS, control accounts, work packages, resources, rates, calendars, and earned value techniques.
• Define and support integration of Cobra with the integrated master schedule (e.g., Primavera P6) and accounting/ERP systems for actual costs.
• Configure and produce government EVM reporting, including CPR/IPMR formats.
• Support IBRs, EVMS surveillance, and DCMA compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain standard systems requirement documents including but not limited to: BRD, FRD, TRM, and use cases.
• Provide post‑implementation support and training to CAMs and project controls staff.
• Apply EVM knowledge and industry best practices in developing the to‑be business processes.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple, dynamic priorities in a fast‑paced federal program environment.

Skills

Deltek Cobra

Earned Value Management

CPR/IPMR reporting

P6 integration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, information systems, or other technically relevant degree

Tools

Primavera P6

ERP systems

Job description

Deltek Cobra Earned Value Management Implementation Lead for a federal government contractor is sought for a part-time six-month engagement. Lead the design, configuration, and rollout of Deltek Cobra to support EVM in ANSI/EIA-748, including cost/schedule integration and government reporting.

Translate requirements into Cobra configurations, design WBS/OBS structures, and ensure accurate data, user adoption, and SDLC alignment. Collaborate with CAMs, control accounts, and SMEs.