Project Controls Analyst III

GCI's Project Controls Analyst III provides project support to Technology Solutions project management including but not limited to cost controls, asset management, risk analysis, change management, and performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:

Cost Controls: 

• Assist Project Team with preparation and management of project budgets, including cost estimates, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate financial forecasts and accruals with Project Team.
• Collaborate with Project Team and Capital Accounting to create project codes in alignment with the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure.
• Monitor costs and reclass from one cost code to another as necessary. 
• Work with Project Team to validate personnel authorized to charge the project. 
• Assist in the preparation of cost-benefit analyses and business cases.

Asset Management: 

• Collaborate with Capital Accounting and Project Team to place assets into service.
• Resolve outstanding construction-in-progress and excess materials with Project Team, Capital Accounting, and Demand Planning.

Risk Analysis

• Maintain a risk register and ensure it is regularly updated.
• Conduct regular risk assessments with the Project Team, assisting with quantifying risk cost and schedule impact and developing mitigation strategies.

Change Management

• Maintain a change log and ensure it is regularly updated.
• Assist Project Team with quantifying change cost and schedule impact.

Performance Monitoring, Analysis, & Reporting

• Monitor project performance against established metrics and benchmarks.
• Identify trends and provide insights to improve project performance.
• Provide regular reports and updates to Project Managers and stakeholders.

                                                                                                           

COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
  • Self-motivated with the desire to continually grow and excel.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
  • Ability to use strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with business units across the company.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to all levels of the organization, vendors, internal and external customers.
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
  • Demonstrated experience in gathering and analyzing information.
  • Flexible and able to prioritize tasks and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
  • Ability to analyze and problem solve situations, leading to best solutions.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• Technical Competencies:
  • Strong computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., MS Project, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint) to complete job duties effectively and support all end users.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining sequel databases.
  • Working knowledge of project budgeting and scheduling.
  • General telephony network knowledge which may include switching, microwave, satellite, fiber transmission technologies or a related field.

Additional Job Requirements:

This is an advanced level position requiring the ability to perform complex and diverse duties under 

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