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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated  Fellow Technical Advisor to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken,South Carolina.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

·   Responsible for providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex Project Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a project or program,

·   Provides strategic advice to management towards execution of plans,

·   Develops, implements, and directs the total project/ program on projects/major work scopes,

·  Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans,

·   Innovate new project control/financial analysis concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control/financial analysis/P&S including the development of advanced system applications,

·  Provide state-of-the-art technical expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction,

·  Provides guidance and oversight of the variance analysis process,

·   Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provides advise pertaining to potential improvements,

·   Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls/Financial Analysts/P&S specialists,

·  Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/Planning & Scheduling systems and methods,

·  Lead, prepares and presents financial information in appropriate format to Senior/Executive SRNS management,

·    Initiate and frequently deliver concise and accurate presentations to internal and external customers regarding project implementation plans, status, changes and new approaches, including complex technical, organizational and financial issues,

·  Conduct significantly complex analysis of problems involving numerous financial and /or technical disciplines,

·  Develop new and innovative alternative strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones. Perform risk analysis and provide decision authority for defining and approaching corrective actions and establishing priorities,

·  Act as a business/financial advisor and consultant to financial/ project management teams, peers, less experienced financial / project managers and SRS senior management, as well as external customers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·  Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 17 years of practical experience,

·   Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 21 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent,

· An associate's degree and 23 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent,

· A high school diploma and 24 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems,

·  Involves complex analysis of costs, budgets, funding, estimates, financial trends and comprehensive evaluation of business operations to reach conclusions concerning forecast and summary of financial performance,

·  Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding and application of project controls, planning and scheduling and financial theory and practice by routinely and independently performing complex analysis that requires considerable interpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, and identification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues,

·  Performing complex analysis that requires considerable interpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, and identification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues,

·   Nuclear industry experience – DOE complex experience,

· Critical soft skills or traits,

·   Ability to work in a diverse work environment,

·   Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),

· Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,

·  Project controls, project management, and construction experience.

·  Experience in earned value management.

LOCATION 

Aiken, South Carolina

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.