Principal EVM Analyst

Quantech Services - Reston, VA

- Senior

Reston, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position involves providing Earned Value Management (EVM) support for a large program. The role requires analyzing and interpreting EVM reports that contain technical, schedule, and cost performance data. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing the actual versus planned performance of various projects, identifying performance trends, and ensuring that program risks and opportunities are accurately accounted for to predict the final project budget and completion date. Additionally, the role includes reviewing, developing, and evaluating the Estimate At Completion (EAC) value using EVM methodologies for multiple special access programs and/or projects. The candidate will contribute to the establishment and evolution of program and project EVM data in accordance with the customer's Earned Value Center of Excellence. Oversight of EVM methodologies during baseline reviews and participation in joint program and/or project reviews for Special Access Programs (SAPs) are also key responsibilities. The role requires the development and delivery of monthly CDRL dashboards that reflect the current EVMS status for identified programs, including trends, forecasts, and contractor performance analysis. Training and guidance on the interpretation and application of EVM techniques, regulations, policies, and procedures will also be provided. The candidate will draft, review, and edit correspondence, presentations, and briefings in response to action items and participate in cross-program meetings to develop draft responses for consideration by Government personnel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret EVM reports containing technical, schedule, and cost performance data.
• Analyze the actual vs planned performance of different projects, identifying performance trends, and ensuring program risks/opportunities are accurately accounted for to predict the final project budget and completion date.
• Review, develop, and evaluate the Estimate At Completion (EAC) value using EVM methodologies for multiple special access programs and/or projects.
• Contribute, establish, and evolve program and project EVM data in accordance with the customer's Earned Value Center of Excellence.
• Organize and provide oversight to EVM methodologies during baseline reviews.
• Attend and contribute EVM methodologies for Special Access Programs (SAPs) during joint program and/or project reviews, as directed.
• Develop and deliver monthly CDRL dashboards that reflect the current EVMS status for identified programs (trends, forecast, and contractor performance analysis).
• Provide training and guidance on the interpretation and application of EVM techniques, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, presentations, and briefings in response to action items. Participate in cross-program meetings to develop draft responses for consideration by Government personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Business-related discipline (Advanced degree preferred) and at least 12 years of EVM experience (including at least 8 years in the IC or DoD).
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytic techniques to evaluate programmatic data and resolve inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (pivot tables and macros).
• Demonstrated proficient in creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in project management concepts and principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Appropriations Law, concepts, methods, and standards impacting financial activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Government budgetary principles and procedures.