Project Management Center (PMC) is responsible for providing Project Management expertise to the Principal Investigator or Project Director/Manager including expertise in initial planning, cost estimating, scheduling, risk assessment, EVMS reporting, change control and project management training and documentation.

The Senior Project Controls Systems Analyst will play a central role within PMC and report to the PMC Manager. The selected candidate will draw upon a sophisticated understanding of project management methodology and project control practices and will provide subject matter expertise in Project Controls/ Project Management tools and systems. The candidate will design, plan, and implement the architecture of complex tools/ systems that support the project controls and project management functions within PMC. The candidate will represent the organization as the single point of contact for facilitating enterprise system function of the entire BNL portfolio of projects and programs to implement cost and schedule project planning and control functions for large scientific construction projects and smaller Research and Development projects.

The work will be based at BNL, or domestically in the US subject to an approved remote work agreement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for PMC systems architecture and applications for the Laboratory’s Earned Value Management System. These systems include (but are not limited to): Oracle Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra, Deltek Acumen, Safran Risk, Microsoft SharePoint, and Excel.

• Coordinate with PMC management, DOE, external vendors and BNL IT point of contacts, to maintain and upgrade the PMC Project Management System and all components associated with the system to align with project/program/portfolio requirements.

• Shares responsibility for ensuring the systems implemented support the BSA’s certified Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated EVM Procedures to maintain BNL’s project management certification.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to the PMC systems to ensure support and meet the needs of programmatic end users. Defines systems requirements based on user requirements, cost implications, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.

• Defines technical standards and functionality tests of all commercial and in-house tools.

• Develops specifications, prototypes, or initial system specific user guides. Identifies and implements creative and innovative process improvements through process and system analysis and evaluation.

• Assist in providing technical support to PMC staff working on specific projects and coordinating the work of other related specialists.

• Coordinate with the PMC management and support the strategic vision for the PMC through development of systems-based capabilities and resources. This includes leading the development and maintenance of applications in accordance with current DOE and applicable industry directives and regulations. Provides enhancement and remains current with DOE and industry best practices by participating in DOE and industry recognized working groups and supporting DOE project reviews.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent in a related discipline or equivalent experience, generally on the basis of 2:1 (experience: college) years.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional cost/scheduling experience with experience in supporting or leading the project controls tools and systems development, enhancement, and maintenance efforts.

• Solid understanding of Excel and VBA project controls tools and systems development

• Solid knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, control, and integrated project management.

• Solid understanding of Earned Value Management System processes and requirements.

• Must be proficient in Primavera P6 software.

• High proficiency in scheduling theory, techniques, and methodologies.

• Proficiency in project management principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project experience.

• Solid analytical and reasoning skills and proven ability to develop solutions to complex problems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of computers, software, hardware, and networking that utilize project management applications to improve business and project success.

• Proficiency in various programming languages, databases, and development tools.

• Understanding of project controls best practices in relation to DOE Order 413.3b implementation.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle one’s own time to deliver results.

• Well-developed verbal communication skills with presentation experience.

• Must be a self-starter, a team player, willing to take initiative and able to perform independently with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master’s degree.

• Professional Certifications such as PMP, RMP, SP, EVP etc.

• Experience leading project controls web-based tools development.

• Experience with PowerBI.

• Experience with Deltek Cobra or similar EVMS software.

• Experience in a DOE PMO environment.

Other Information:

The work will be based at BNL, or domestically in the US subject to an approved remote work agreement.

Visa sponsorship for this position is not available.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $138,150 - $221,000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.