Project Control Analyst Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Project Controls Analyst (PCA) to work on our MFC Projects team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off.
Idaho National Laboratory needs Project Controls Analysts to shape the future of nuclear energy and national security by aligning project strategies with the laboratory's legacy of groundbreaking innovation from pioneering nuclear power to advancing cutting-edge technologies. You'll assist project managers, project schedulers, and project engineers in defining project scope and requirements, adhering to capital asset compliance principles, developing work breakdown structures, identifying and mitigating risks, submitting cost estimates and funding determinations, and determining and implementing scope, schedule, and budget baselines. Your responsibilities include updating project status, monitoring variances, trending performance, managing contracts, determining corrective actions, collecting and analyzing project data and costs from various sources and partners, supporting management system leads with internal surveillances to ensure requirements are met, assisting with maintenance of analysis, trending, forecasting, and reporting processes, reviewing and supporting updates to metrics, maintaining baseline schedules and budgets consistent with change control procedures, contributing to completion of milestones, and ensuring managers are aware of changes affecting work outcomes.
This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex, which hosts the core of the U.S. nuclear research and development capabilities with a diverse array of facilities designed for remote work on highly irradiated fuels and materials. A new fuel idea can be designed, fabricated, tested, and analyzed at MFC to better understand the effects of irradiation. Many groups, such as universities, industry partners, other national laboratories, international research organizations, and other federal agencies are working at MFC.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers, Project Schedulers, and Project Engineers in defining project scope/requirements, adhering to capital asset compliance principles and procedures, developing work breakdown structures (WBS), identifying and mitigating risks, submitting cost estimates and funding determinations, determining and implementing scope, schedule, and budget baselines, updating project status, monitoring variances, trending performance, managing contracts, and determining corrective actions as necessary.
• Collect, analyze, trend, forecast, and report on project data and costs from various sources (e.g., P6, SplashBI (Business Systems), COBRA, etc.) and partners (e.g., engineering, procurement, construction, business management, etc.).
• Support the PMO Management System Lead (MSL) with internal surveillances, if necessary, to ensure EVMS requirements are being met.
• Assist with the maintenance of analysis, trending, forecasting, and reporting processes and storyboards that flowchart project controls and cost engineering work processes.
• Review and support ongoing updates to EVMS metrics.
• Maintain, review, and revise baseline schedules and budgets consistent with established change control procedures.
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific work assignments.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement and Performance Baseline schedules, Life Cycle Schedules (LCS), and the Field Execution Schedule (FES).
• Assist with matters such as schedules of values, contracting strategies, subcontractor relationships, tiers, and markups, change orders, etc.
• Ensure INL Managers are aware of previous, current, and future changes to work that can/will change the desired outcome of the work.

Required:

• Level 3: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related degree and 5 years experience. Master's and 2 years of experience. PhD and 2 years of experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related degree and 9 years of experience. Master's and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Experience with project control systems or MS Office.
• Comprehensive understanding of scheduling principles and theory, as well as advanced proficiency in Oracle P6.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proficient in Deltek Cobra for earned value management, cost analysis, and integration of schedule and financial data.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($79,344 - $162,732) / Level 4 ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Us
Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
INL Mission:
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision:
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements:
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation:
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information:
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