Senior Project Control Specialist - SR Business Analyst

Brown Federal Services; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Senior Project Control Specialist – Senior Business Analyst to deliver advanced project controls, planning, scheduling, and cost analysis for SRTE projects and other business needs.

The role requires developing integrated schedules, monitoring costs, and identifying variances, with hands-on use of PeopleSoft, Primavera P6, OAS, and COBRA; collaboration across management, engineering, and construction; and ability to obtain DOE Q

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of project controls and related software.
• Experience with integrated schedules and cost performance measurement.
• Familiarity with DOE project requirements and security considerations.
• Proficient in conceptual estimating and technical coordination.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Monitor costs and performance; identify variances.
• Analyze data and provide cost analysis and financial management support.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, and construction teams.
• Assist with field walkdowns and project startup activities.

Skills

Project controls

PeopleSoft

Primavera P6

OAS

COBRA

Budgeting

Cost management

Estimating systems

Field walkdowns

DOE Q clearance

Education

Master's degree + 2 years experience in Business/Construction/Engineering

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Associate degree + 8 years experience

High school diploma + 12 years experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Primavera P6

OAS

COBRA

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Aiken, SC 29801, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is seeking a Senior Project Control Specialist – Senior Business Analyst to provide advanced project controls, planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and financial management support for Savannah River Tritium Enterprise (SRTE) projects and other business needs.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, analyzing, implementing, and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring project costs and performance, and identifying variances that may impact project objectives.

This position requires strong technical expertise in project controls systems, including PeopleSoft, Primavera P6, OAS, and COBRA. The Senior Business Analyst will work closely with project management, engineering, construction, and other supporting organizations to maintain effective cost and schedule control throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Master's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, a technical discipline, or related field with at least 2 years of practical experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, a technical discipline, or related field with at least 5 years of practical experience
• Associate degree with at least 8 years of practical experience
• High school diploma with at least 12 years of relevant experience

Additional required qualifications

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with project controls and business applications
• Considerable proficiency in automated accounting, budgeting, cost management, and estimating systems
• Experience using PeopleSoft, Primavera P6, OAS, and COBRA
• Working knowledge of project management principles and tactical cost and schedule control
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, project startup, or construction activities
• Demonstrated skills in conceptual estimating and coordination with technical personnel and engineers
• Knowledge of field construction techniques, labor requirements, and equipment utilization
• Ability to evaluate and quantify the impact of work conditions on project costs
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules
• Ability to analyze project performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and coordinate with multiple levels of management
• Ability to perform field walkdowns as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. An active clearance is not initially required.