OLH
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ANALYST- PROJECT CONTROLS - SRS - AIKEN, SC
OLH, Aiken, South Carolina, United States, 29805
Welcome to OLH Inc.
OLH Inc. is an Atlanta-based firm founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a small woman-owned firm, recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.
We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ANALYST- PROJECT CONTROLS- 1461 - SRS - AIKEN, SC Deadline: 10-24-2025 5:00:00 PM (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.) Projected Start Date: 12/1/2025 Duration: 1 YEAR with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Options One (1) Position Available US Citizenship Required
JOB SUMMARY
: The main goal of these support services is to assist the SRNS NNSA Capital Projects initiative through comprehensive evaluation and assessment of various project scopes. This includes tasks such as estimating costs, scheduling, formulating management plans, and developing support procedures and processes to ensure seamless integration with engineering and procurement functions.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
:
- Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
-Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.
- Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
- Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
- Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings - Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope.
- Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
- Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
- Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client's business unit.
- Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
- Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools).
- Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity.
- Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness.
- Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
- Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel. -Understands CAS/FAR principles.
- Provide guidance to management on classification requirements and compliance and on the CD process and deliverable format
- Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontracts.
- Review and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform the scope of work.
- Provide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities
- Provide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishing milestones and PBIs.
- Provide input to engineers, estimators, and schedulers on constructability, maintain-ability, operability, and commissioning.
- Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary.
WORK HOURS
:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
:
Education:
Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Experience: Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction. Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Area Security Access : Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Working knowledge of Success Estimating software.
ACTION REQUIRED
: PLEASE APPLY BY UPLOADING YOUR RESUME USING THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW . (1-3 Minute Process) Please be sure to OPT IN to Texting to stay informed of open jobs in your field of expertise.
OLH
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OLH, Inc. ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Svetlana Schel at 706-922-5014. Persons with hearing and speech-impairments can contact OLH, Inc. by emailing hr@olhinc.com.
Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.
OLH Inc. is an Atlanta-based firm founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a small woman-owned firm, recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.
We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ANALYST- PROJECT CONTROLS- 1461 - SRS - AIKEN, SC Deadline: 10-24-2025 5:00:00 PM (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.) Projected Start Date: 12/1/2025 Duration: 1 YEAR with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Options One (1) Position Available US Citizenship Required
JOB SUMMARY
: The main goal of these support services is to assist the SRNS NNSA Capital Projects initiative through comprehensive evaluation and assessment of various project scopes. This includes tasks such as estimating costs, scheduling, formulating management plans, and developing support procedures and processes to ensure seamless integration with engineering and procurement functions.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
:
- Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
-Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.
- Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
- Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
- Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings - Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope.
- Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
- Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
- Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client's business unit.
- Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
- Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools).
- Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity.
- Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness.
- Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translate the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
- Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel. -Understands CAS/FAR principles.
- Provide guidance to management on classification requirements and compliance and on the CD process and deliverable format
- Review and provide input to specifications for engineered equipment and/or subcontracts.
- Review and provide input to estimators on resources (labor and other-than-labor) needed to perform the scope of work.
- Provide input to schedulers on sequence, durations, and logic of activities
- Provide input to management regarding risk-informed schedules to serve as the basis for establishing milestones and PBIs.
- Provide input to engineers, estimators, and schedulers on constructability, maintain-ability, operability, and commissioning.
- Provide input to technical writers for BOEs, BOS, and WBS data dictionary.
WORK HOURS
:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
:
Education:
Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Experience: Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction. Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Area Security Access : Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Working knowledge of Success Estimating software.
ACTION REQUIRED
: PLEASE APPLY BY UPLOADING YOUR RESUME USING THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW . (1-3 Minute Process) Please be sure to OPT IN to Texting to stay informed of open jobs in your field of expertise.
OLH
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OLH, Inc. ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Svetlana Schel at 706-922-5014. Persons with hearing and speech-impairments can contact OLH, Inc. by emailing hr@olhinc.com.
Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.