Strategic Project Controls Specialist

Amentum; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support DoD R&D programs at NSWC Crane, coordinating schedules, budgets, and reporting to keep programs on track and within scope.

You will develop schedules, monitor performance with KPIs, analyze variances, and prepare monthly status packages for government review, using MS Project or Primavera P6, with an active Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, business administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Four plus years of experience in project controls, project management, or similar roles.
• Experience tracking program metrics, milestone schedules, and deliverable status for DoD R&D programs.
• Proficiency with EVMS-aligned project tracking tools and reporting.
• Ability to prepare monthly status review packages and performance dashboards for Government review.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar software).
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, and forecasting principles.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with risk management and change management methodologies.
• Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Track project progress and performance using KPIs to ensure alignment with goals.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute project reports, including financial health, variances, and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks.
• Maintain and update project documentation, schedules, and databases to ensure accurate data for decision-making.
• Support change management processes and assess potential impacts of changes on scope, schedule, and costs.
• Review and analyze contractor/supplier schedules, cost reports, and invoices to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and ensure project alignment.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Budgeting

MS Project

Primavera P6

Earned Value

Communication

Risk management

Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EVMS

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support DoD R&D programs at NSWC Crane, coordinating schedules, budgets, and reporting to keep programs on track and within scope.

You will develop schedules, monitor performance with KPIs, analyze variances, and prepare monthly status packages for government review, using MS Project or Primavera P6, with an active Secret clearance required.