Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a Project Controls/Risk Management Specialist to support ongoing projects in the Oak Ridge, TN area.

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.
The Project Controls/Risk Management Specialist will provide project oversight, technical support, and subject matter expertise to the Y-12 Acquisition and Project Management Office (Y-12 APMO) and their Federal Project Directors (FPD) in the area of Project Management specifically Project Controls/Risk Management, including but not limited to evaluation of contractor project performance, cost/schedule/risk analysis, project controls evaluations, design/project reviews, project stakeholder status reporting, project life cycle management, quality assurance, configuration management, and project/resource planning.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities include:
Addressing emergent issues by performing research and providing requested information;
Oversight planning, execution, and status reporting;
Participation in project reviews (such as Annual Peer Reviews (APR), External Independent Reviews (EIR), Independent Cost Estimate (ICE), Sufficiency Reviews, Design Reviews, etc.);
Performing oversight of contractor’s execution/implementation of contract and project requirements;
Conducting and documenting assessments (Shadow, Internal, Independent Assessments, and Awareness Activities);
Identifying and tracking issues through closure in contractor/federal Issues Management Systems (IMS);
Drafting project documents (Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Data Sheet (PDS), Project Definition Rating Index Analysis, Key Performance Parameters, Project Completion Criteria, etc.);
Drafting project presentations (Monthly Project Review (MPR), Senior Management Team (SMT), In-brief’s, etc.);
Review, analysis, and reporting of contractor performance against cost and schedule baselines;
Review of contractor deliverables (such as Baseline Change Requests, Engineering Specifications/Drawings, Management Plans, etc.);
Identification/quantification of project risks and mitigation actions;
Configuration management, maintenance, and storage of project records and documentation;
Coordinating, conducting, and attending project meeting (Plan of the Week (POW), Schedule Status, Change Control, Integrated Project Team (IPT), Daily Tag-ups, Risk Management Board, etc.);
Ensuring adherence to Quality Assurance Plan (QAP);
Estimating and tracking project budgets and staffing plans;
Data entry/tracking in federal data systems (FPD Tool, PARS, etc.)
Coordinating, tracking, and assembly of Project’s Critical Decision (CD) packages.

Deliverables may include:
Annual Staffing Models
Monthly/Quarterly Project Presentation (Quarterly Schedule Deep Dive, NNSA Monthly Project Review (MPR), Quad Chart
Monthly Project Estimates (FPD Estimate at Completion (EAC), NNSA Other Direct Costs (ODC) Forecast)
Monthly Federal Costs (NNSA Other Direct Costs (ODC) Actual Cost,
Weekly/Bi‐Weekly Meeting Agendas (IPT, POW)
Assessment reports, including identified issues.
Other work products as requested by the FPD and Y-12 APMO federal staff.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management or Project Management, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to solve problems creatively;
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;
Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat;
Strong communication skills (oral and written);
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills;
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;
Ability to oversee projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline;
Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate DOE security clearance;
Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes drug screening, and inclusion in random drug testing program,
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
Ability to maintain a valid state driver’s license;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience on Department of Energy projects with a budget ≥ $750M;
Working level knowledge of DOE O 413.3b, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets;
Familiarity with the following applications: Acumen Risk, Microsoft Access (& ODBC data feeds), Active Risk Manager (ARM), Empower, PARS.
Strong business acumen, and exceptional inter-personal skills;
Active DOE-Q security clearance;
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle;
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

LOCATION
Oak Ridge, TN

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.