Senior Project Planning and Controls Analyst

Bay Area, California

Employer: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Industry: Project Management
Salary: $128412.00 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Engineering Division has an opening for a Senior Project Planning and Controls Analyst to join the team. In this role, you will support a portfolio of moderate to high risk and complex infrastructure and scientific projects at LBNL. The Senior Planning and Controls Analyst works independently to provide substantial and highly skilled project planning and controls capability and professional project management concepts to scientific and capital/infrastructure Project Directors (PD's), Project Managers (PM's) and Principle Investigators (PI's).

This position applies a broad range of project management and controls practices as applicable during the life cycle of projects from conception to closeout [e.g. DOE Order 413.3b (Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets; DOE Guide 413.3-10b (Earned Value Management System), the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK/Project Management Institute); as well as other LBNL policies and procedures as appropriate]. Lastly, the Senior Project Planning and Controls Analyst identifies and applies specialized project management and controls procedures needed to advance the project through the DOE Critical Decision (CD) process.

What You Will Do:

  • Responsible for the planning and controls functions of large and complex projects with moderate to high performance risk.
  • Identify internal and external factors that could impact project objectives.
  • Independently formulate and recommend corrective actions to PMs and PIs such as schedule revisions, funds allocations, and staffing levels.
  • Independently determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
  • Work independently to prepare and coordinate project scheduling, budgeting, scope, control, and reporting documentation.
  • Develop reports and presentations including those required for DOE Independent Project Reviews (IPRs).
  • Represent project controls and planning to IPR panels.
  • Develops resolution to complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
  • Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria needed to obtain results.Work independently to provide tactical project planning and control solutions.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior Project Controls on the team.Serve as committee member on internal and external project reviews.

What is Required:

  • Bachelors/advanced degree in a related field and at least 8+ years education and/or experience in the planning and control of moderate to large projects.5+ years of experience with scheduling, budgeting, tracking and coordinating cross- function or cross-division activities.
  • Demonstrated experience in project planning and controls of moderate to large projects ($50M-$400M).
  • Demonstrated experience in applying DOE Order 413.3b to project planning and execution or related or equivalent experience.
  • An understanding of the federal budgeting and funding process as well as the impact of various funding choices is valued.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply Project Management standards and Project Controls practices to complex projects that may involve multiple and diverse collaborators and stakeholders including foreign and domestic sponsors, funding sources, funding types, currencies, software tools, and reporting requirements.
  • Ability to solve complex problems in a creative, appropriate, and effective manner.Experience in representing project controls and reporting integrity to external and internal review committees.
  • Broad and extensive knowledge of project management requirements including PMBOK and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge and proven experience using project controls applications and tools including MS Excel, Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra (or equivalent scheduling and cost processing tools), enterprise-wide financial software systems, work order planning systems and other project management software packages.
  • Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, negotiating skills and the ability to effectively delegate and manage several projects simultaneously.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP/Project Management Institute) or Earned Value Professional certification.Degree Programs: Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Management Information System.
  • Salary:The full salary range of this position is between $128,412.00 to $216,672.00 annually and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $144,456.00 to $176,556.00 annually depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
  • Notes:This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
  • Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, full-time telework or remote modes. Work must be performed within the United States.
  • For full consideration, please apply by March 12, 2024.

Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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Created: 2024-05-02
Reference: 101034
Country: United States
State: California
City: Bay Area

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