Senior Project Controls Specialist

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

MSTS is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist (PCS) to support multiple Programs within the Global Security directorate at the NNSS.  This PCS position will support key NNSS Mission priorities and project scope execution on multiple projects working with multiple Project Managers.  This PCS position will provide timely data and clear communication to customers regarding funding status and milestone progress.  This PCS position will also be a key contributor to the newly established Oracle Fusion receipts process to ensure timely project costing and to facilitate processing of vendor invoices.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include both cost and schedule support as part of a centralized Project Controls organization.
• Support the development and execution of project and functional planning.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor performance baselines, including the change control process.
• May serve as an assistant to a Project Manager.
• Export, format, and evaluate data to support project deliverables and management needs.
• Work on large and small teams to identify issues and provide viable solutions.
• Develop and implement project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Ensure proper Work Authorizations are approved prior to execution of project scope.
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database.
• Ensure Earned Value Management (EVM) process compliance.
• Contribute to project estimate development and incorporation into the P6 schedule.
• Learn functionality of new or updated project controls system.
• Create and monitor use of project charge numbers.
• Work with project manager to develop and process baseline change requests (BCRs).
• Allocate and monitor project funding.
• Work with Control Account Managers to develop variance analysis and track corrective actions.
• Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and project stakeholders to document scope.
• Participate in project surveillances and audits.
• Develop P6 schedule activities using scope defined in the project WBS.
• Perform Critical Path and Float analyses and report results to project management.
• Monitor remaining project scope and needed resources to develop accurate Estimate to Complete. 
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Math or Business-related field and at least 5 years of professional level experience 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Deltek Cobra (or similar system), Primavera P6 (or similar system), and Oracle ERP (or similar system).
• 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.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in the following processes and tool sets:
  • WBS development.
  • Work Authorization process.
  • Primavera